Elder Law
Elder law planning has become an increasingly important area of the law as a result of our aging population and longer life expectancies, coupled with the skyrocketing cost of health care. Elder Law encompasses a very broad area of the law and is a natural outgrowth of estate planning. While many situations cannot be preempted or resolved in advance, it is the goal of an experienced elder planning attorney to avoid “crisis planning.” The attorneys at Mason & April, LLC can assist you with planning strategies designed to avoid a crisis situation, which can overwhelm even the strongest of spouses or most reliable of children at a time when they would rather be focusing on the care and comfort of their family member.
A major component of elder law involves the protection of our clients’ assets when they are faced with the reality that they or a loved one require some form of skilled nursing or long term care. We advocate for our clients and their families with respect and dignity, using planning strategies aimed at preserving their assets.
Mason & April, LLC also has extensive experience in preparing and filing Medicaid applications, as well as commencing guardianship proceedings for persons who are no longer able to handle their own personal needs or make property management decisions. Proper elder law planning can not only preserve your assets, but may also prevent one spouse from becoming impoverished due to the prolonged illness of the other.
Among the elder law services we provide are the following:
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