Elder Law encompasses many different fields of law including planning for the management of your estate during life, planning for the disposition of your estate on death, Trusts and Wills, gifting of assets to children, the need for a Conservator, Guardian, or Power of Attorney, Medicaid (Title 19) and planning for future nursing home expenses with the preservation or transfer of assets, taxes, health care directives or living wills, long term care insurance, long-term placements in nursing home and assisted living facilities, and many other Elder Care issues.
Because of the complexity of legal problems that effect the elderly, it is important to consult with an attorney before taking any action, such as transferring your home to your children, which may have unintended legal effects and tax consequences. Any elder law or elder care attorney should have a broad understanding of the laws that may have an impact on a given situation, to avoid future problems. Attorney Victoria Spellman has a wide range of experience dealing with Elder Law and Elder Care matters. Let Spellman & Kelly, LLC help guide you through these complex legal matters and avoid unintended consequences.
