{"id":357994,"date":"2016-04-04T10:46:18","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/hirealawyer\/choosing-the-right-lawyer\/elder-law.html"},"modified":"2023-10-09T10:39:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T15:39:32","slug":"elder-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/hirealawyer\/choosing-the-right-lawyer\/elder-law.html","title":{"rendered":"What Is Elder Law?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What Is Elder Law?<\/h1>\n\n
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Elder law focuses on the legal and financial issues that arise as people age, including long\u2011term care planning, estate planning, and protection against elder abuse. It helps older adults and their families navigate complex matters like Medicare, Medicaid, powers of attorney, and housing or caregiving decisions. Elder law attorneys provide guidance tailored to the unique needs of seniors, ensuring their rights, assets, and well\u2011being are protected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Elder law (or older adult law) is a legal specialization focused on the issues senior citizens face. These issues include:<\/p>\n