What is Elder law?

Elder law is an area of law that focuses on legal advice which takes into consideration the key issues facing older and disabled adults: housing, financial well-being and autonomy/quality of life. An Elder Law attorney assists with planning for costs of long-term care, reviewing and applying for government programs, choosing retirement plans and many other issues such as planning and settling your estate. Disability planning is a very important piece of Elder Law. It gives peace of mind to individuals that their personal and financial affairs are in order in case they are not able to manage their own affairs.