Elder Law Attorneys - Important People for Caregivers to Know

With the aging of our population, many specialty professions have emerged to serve the senior population.  One such profession is the elder law attorney.

Why would someone use an elder law attorney?

Cameron DeGuerre, Esq., senior attorney at Peck Bloom, LLC writes:

            "Would you hire a podiatrist to perform open heart surgery on your father? The answer is an obvious no. Along the same lines, it is not in your best interest to hire a general practice attorney for elder law issues. Although it may seem like an unnecessary expense, investing in a qualified, experienced elder law attorney can save you and your family time, money and emotional distress.

             An elder law attorney has specialized experience in the issues affecting the older-adult population. Those areas of law can include: estate planning, long-term care planning, end-of-life issues, planning for government benefits, asset protection,  guardianship of older adults and litigation related to contested wills and trusts.

             An elder law attorney can navigate complex issues which may arise while planning for an older adult’s future, such as interpreting different federal and/or state laws for snowbirds and/or executing an estate plan to protect the family’s assets while still keeping the older adult eligible for government benefits.

             Your elder law attorney can also share an extensive network of resources for your family; such as qualified doctors, nurses, financial planners, assisted living facilities, and geriatric care managers to create a complete multi-disciplinary team that are all working toward the same goals for the client."

To learn more about Cameron DeGuerre, Esq., and the elder law firm Peck Bloom, LLC, please visit http://www.peckbloom.com/cameron-deguerre.html .

There are numerous elder law attorneys in the Chicago area.  For more information on elder law visit the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (http://www.naela.org).

Thanks for reading!

Michael Melinger

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