How elder law attorney can help seniors

Here's a familiar scenario: A husband or wife has an immediate need for a nursing home. They are financially unprepared and have no one to guide them on their options when a loved one needs long-term care. Too often they believe they have no choice but to sell their largest asset, their home, to pay for that care. When potential clients in this situation call me, the first thing I ask is whether they have consulted an elder law attorney. Too often, their answer is no, as 55 percent of Americans die without a will or an estate plan. An experienced agent should immediately let you know that an elder law attorney could be the key to protecting your family’s health and financial well being, including the assets such as the family home you worked so hard for.

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