What are the Legal Practice Areas of an Elder Law Attorney?
Although the legal problems of the elderly span the entire gamut of legal areas, a handful of topics arise for seniors more regularly than others. Most lawyers who consider themselves elder law attorneys are familiar with guardianship and conservatorship, Medicaid and long-term care planning, estate planning and probate. Some elder law attorneys may also be familiar with age discrimination, medical care issues (including advance directives and the “right to die”), grandparent visitation and custody rights, Medicare benefits, and a host of similar issues.How Can I Find an Elder Law Attorney in My Area? The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys provides an online resource for locating a member of that organization. NAELA is the only national organization of elder law attorneys, and has over 3,000 members hailing from every state (and a few U.S. territories and foreign countries). John S. Burton is a current member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and practices in this ver
