Elder care law is a complex area of law that deals with legal issues affecting seniors. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions that can lead to confusion and misunderstanding. Here are five common elder care law myths debunked.

  1. Elder care law only covers issues related to retirement: Rothkoff Law Group provides counsel for a range of legal issues: care coordination, healthcare advocacy, wills and trusts, Medicaid and asset protection planning, family counseling, long-term care, and the list goes on. Our team of care advocates and elder law attorneys also help with end-of-life planning, estate planning, and other legal matters that affect seniors.
  2. Elder care law attorneys are unnecessary: These types of elder care law myths can have a negative impact on aging adults and their families. Planning to age successfully involves coordinating care, insurance counseling, asset and legal planning, and addressing complex family dynamics while navigating a maze of federal, state, and local laws. Many seniors think they can handle their legal matters on their own. However, a federal judge once wrote when hearing a case that Medicaid is one of the “most completely impenetrable texts within human experience” and a “dense reading of the most tortuous kind.”
    The elder care attorneys at Rothkoff Law Group are experienced in this specific area of law, and they understand the interplay between multiple areas of law, including how they affect the individual and the family at the federal, state, and local levels. Elder care law attorneys provide valuable advice and assistance with any legal, care, or asset issues that may arise.
  3. Elder care law only applies to seniors: Age is irrelevant. Disease and disability don’t discriminate against the older in favor of the younger. Because of this, Rothkoff Law Group helps individuals of all ages. We counsel those with special needs, early onset conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s, or MS, healthy older people, and unhealthy older people. It is important for any adult to have proper understanding and elder care counsel to protect their rights and ensure their wishes are carried out.
  4. Elder care law is only for the wealthy: Elder care law is beneficial for seniors of any financial background. The care advocates at Rothkoff Law Group focus on the best care first, then identifying ways to pay for that care without going broke. We are a team of professionals experienced in providing legal assistance to seniors regardless of their financial status. Elder care law myths like this should never hold a senior or their family back from seeking the counsel they need.
  5. Elder care law planning is once and done: Care coordination, asset planning, and elder law advocacy is not a destination, it’s a journey. The elder care professionals at Rothkoff Law Group provide continuing support and advocacy to our families to ensure the best care possible, if it’s needed.

If you or a loved one worries about finding or paying for care, the elder care advocates at Rothkoff Law Group are experienced with identifying the problems, and most important, solving them. Give us a call to learn how we can help: 877-475-1101