Older people have a distinct area of worries and concerns where they can use the help of an attorney. Elder law covers these unique needs. Elder law doesn’t just protect the aging person, however. Going to a lawyer early in the process also helps adult children who want to protect their aging parents’ assets and ensure they can afford care for them as their health and medical needs change.
Both older people and their adult children need to take care of a wide variety of legal issues that arise as one ages.