As we age, we inevitably face questions about the future and how to protect our families and ourselves. With proper planning, we can offer clients peace of mind that comes with knowing your or loved ones’ personal affairs are in order and that your family is secure.
Elder Law involves planning for the complex financial, emotional and health care needs, and other issues facing elderly and disabled individuals and their families. Studies show that more than 70 percent of Americans over the age of 65 will need long-term care services at some point in their lives and anyone reaching the age of 65 years has a 40 percent chance of entering a nursing home.
The significant cost of long-term care for an incapacitated person can wipe away a family’s nest egg and the inheritance planned for surviving family members. At Moliver Law, we advise families on preparing for long term care costs, including assisting clients with Medicaid planning in appropriate situations.
Another significant component of our practice provides services to families who have a loved one with a disability and who are not competent to manage their own affairs either because of illness or age. A well-designed estate plan is vital to protect a person with special needs. Additionally, we advise clients regarding Guardianship and help them plan pro-actively for such issues with advance directives such as power of attorney and a health care proxy.
We provide the following services as part of our Elder Law and Special Needs practices:
- Medicaid Planning
- Long Term Care Planning
- Retirement Planning
- Drafting of Wills and Trusts
- Power of Attorney
- Health Care Proxy and Living Wills
- Guardianship
- Supplemental Needs Trusts
- Asset Protection
- Public Benefits
