- Advanced Care issues, long term care, and special needs planning – Supplemental Needs Trusts (SNT)
- Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSDI, SSI)
- Divorce
- DUI
Elder Law
Elder law focuses on the legal needs of older adults. It includes issues such as:
- Estate Planning: Updating, replacing, or creating wills, trusts, and powers of attorney
- Long-Term Care: Planning for nursing home care and other long-term care options like Medicaid
- Conservatorship and Guardianship: Establishing trusted fiduciaries for individuals who can no longer manage their affairs
- Elder Abuse: Addressing cases of physical, emotional, or financial abuse of older adults.
Family Law
Family law deals with legal issues related to family relationships. It includes:
- Divorce: Legal dissolution of a marriage
- Child Custody and Support: Determining custody arrangements and financial support for children
- Adoption: Legal process of adopting a child
- Domestic Violence: Addressing cases of abuse within the family