Elders, Children, Family

  • 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