Elder Law
Elder care and planning often go hand in hand with wills, powers of attorney and trusts. Although there are general principles that apply to most situations, each client seeking Elder Care deserves to have the uniqueness of his or her circumstance fully explored.
There are many stereotypes regarding elder care planning. They range from "you're trying to cheat the government" to "they will take everything I have, including my house."
My approach includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1) The client must receive quality care. Whether that care is provided in the home or in a facility will be determined by each unique circumstance; 2) Plan ahead before there is a crisis. 3) Use legal and ethical methods to preserve a person's estate and, where there is a spouse, to preserve assets for him or her.