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ELDER LAW

What special legal issues do senior citizens face?

Cases involving abuse, exploitation and neglect of an older person are our top priority. However, elder law involves many other legal issues. Seniors can face several legal issues such as decision-making abilities, real estate issues, gifting, legal issues following the death of a spouse and nursing home abuse. Elder law is a field of law that focuses on the needs of older people and the issues they encounter. Elder law generally addresses three general concerns:

Long-term care issues, including planning for the payment of the costs of assisted living or nursing home care.

Estate planning and administration, including wills, trusts, probate, and estate taxes.

Guardianship and conservatorship issues, including court proceedings to appoint someone to make decisions for an incapacitated person.

What can Three Rivers Legal Services do help senior citizens?

Attorneys dealing with seniors must understand the laws that have a direct impact on the unique needs of their senior clients. At Three Rivers Legal Services, we help with health care issues such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other public assistance. We also help with end-of-life planning, including preparation of simple wills, powers of attorney, living wills, and designations of health care surrogate.

HELPFUL VIDEOS ON ELDER TOPICS LAW

Cases involving abuse, exploitation and neglect of an older person are our top priority. If elder abuse or neglect is a concern, call the abuse hotline at 1-800-962-2873.

You may also contact the DCF Adult Protective Services Abuse Hotline at 1-800-962-2873 or https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us/

For legal help from Three Rivers Legal services call 866-256-8091 now to make an appointment to speak to one of our attorneys or click below to apply for help and receive a call from one of our Intake Specialists, if you are eligible for free assistance.

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