Elder law involves helping individuals and families deal with a wide variety of issues including long term care, medical directives, incompetency, guardianship, disabilities, asset protection and Medicaid.
Since many families are concerned about the high cost of nursing home care, elder law often incorporates advice relating to asset protection should they require long term care either in a nursing home or at home.
At Curtin Law Office, our services also include reviewing estates for long-term planning purposes, creating special needs trusts for disabled individuals and addressing concerns relating to the guardianship of a loved one.
In addition, our elder law practice includes the following services:
- Protecting the at-home spouse’s assets and income – Download related case study
- Representation at elderly services and going to court for increased benefits for at-home spouse
- Long term care planning
- Addressing concerns about the high cost of nursing home care
- Reviewing long term care insurance plans
- Navigating the complicated legal waters of Medicaid
- Assistance with the completion of the Medicaid application
- Helping loved ones stay at home with home care assistance and caregiver help
- Planning for disabled individuals