Meeting the legal needs of Rhode Island seniors requires a broad range of legal knowledge, from estate planning to the Medicaid and Social Security system to determining whether an elderly person is being defrauded or a victim of abuse. The right Cranston, RI, elder care lawyer can meet these needs, helping you or your senior loved one enjoy their Golden Years with peace and security. At McCarthy Law, LLC, we work with older adults and their families, helping them create estate plans and protections for their finances, take steps to prevent fraud and abuse, and compassionately review issues of guardianship and Power of Attorney.
We take the time to get to know you and your legal needs, then work collaboratively with you to meet them. Contact us today to get started.
What Does A Cranston Elder Care Lawyer Do?
Elder care attorneys practice Elder Law, which is a legal focus that addresses the diverse needs that senior citizens have. Many older adults opt to live in a senior living community, like assisted living or a nursing home, for social interactions, ready assistance with personal needs, or on-site nursing and medical treatment. Part of an elder care lawyer’s focus is ensuring that the rights of these long-term care residents are honored and their assets protected from fraud and theft.
Our legal team can help you and your family evaluate different long-term living options for your senior and learn more about signs of neglect, abuse, and fraud. We also help you develop a robust estate plan to cover different contingencies or change an existing one should your life situation change (such as after the death of a spouse, divorce, or remarriage). We understand that many topics addressed in elder law can be personal and sensitive, and we approach these with dignity and compassion.
Legal Protections So Your Golden Years Are More Comfortable
Estate planning is a vital part of elder law, and for seniors, it involves much more than simply writing their last will and testament. Estate planning can include creating a Medicaid Trust, which preserves assets and protects them from being considered for Medicaid eligibility. This can help offset the cost of long-term nursing care, as Medicaid may cover a nursing home, or a Medicaid waiver may cover accommodations in assisted living.
We can also establish a Power of Attorney (POA) for you or a loved one, designating someone to act in their stead to make financial or health care decisions in the event you cannot. Or, if guardianship for an older adult is a consideration, we can explain the fiduciary duties of a guardian and take the legal steps to set up a guardian for your senior.
Get Started With A Personalized Consultation Today
Do you need help with estate planning or retirement planning? Perhaps you have questions about when to apply for Medicaid or Social Security, so you maximize your benefits. From drafting your will to creating trusts to preserve everything you’ve worked so hard for, a Cranston elder care lawyer can help you and your family protect your elderly loved one. Contact McCarthy Law, LLC today to learn more.