Elder Law

At the Law Office of Henry Hernandez, P.A, we are committed to assist elderly clients in Florida. With us, they can resolve all kinds of legal issues such as financial problems, matters related to health etc.
Elder Law is defined by the client who is going to be served. To be precise, the lawyer practicing elder law is capable of handling a wide range of issues but deals with specific category of clients such as seniors, the elderly, disabled, and families of the disabled.
Attorneys dealing in Elder Law work with many legal tools and techniques. They aim at meeting all practical goals and objectives of their clients.
This holistic approach allows the elder law practitioner handle:
- Estate planning issues
- Counseling of clients
An attorney assists the client in planning for home care. The following are an integral part of Elder Law Practice:
- Locating appropriate type of pre-operative stage
- Coordinating private and public resources to finance the cost of care
- Work to ensure right to quality care
The Elder Law is a relatively new specialized field of law. It mainly deals with the issues faced by the elderly, the fastest growing segment of the U.S. This area of law combines elements of following listed below:
- Estate Planning
- Wills and Trusts
- Health Care Planning
- Guardianship
- Medicare/Medicaid Planning
- Veterans benefits
- Elder Rights