WHAT IS ELDER LAW?

Fairly new legal field.  Most usually deal with civil vs.  criminal cases, instead of particular type of client (usually elderly, but also younger people with special needs).  Included are (1)  Guardianships,  (2)  Long-term care planning,  (3)  Government benefit programs (Medicare/Medicaid/Veteran’s benefits),  (4) Advance health care directives,  (5) Competency and mental health Issues,  (6)  Estate planning,  (7)  Elder abuse (physical, emotional and financial).  MORE TO COME