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There are stories around here somewhere about the family lawyer that really screwed things up because of not knowing the elder laws of the state the practice is operating in. EX. I can take my wife out of state for visits but I need court approval before we could move to another state. I need court approval for expenses that exceed a certain value (state law). There are other requirements in the elder laws that a family lawyer may not be aware of. Like who to contact or report to. Think about the results if you hired a bankruptcy lawyer to handle investments.
Think of it this way, you have a general doctor and that doctor sends you to a specialist. Same with a general attorney, an "Elder Law Attorney" is the specialist.
My parent's Wills were older then dirt, and there were some landmines in that Will just because the way the Wills were written. They had used their real estate attorney to draw up the Wills. Even the POA's weren't though out for the future. Here my parents were, now in their 90's, and had only each other as POA. Oh dear, we have a problem.
I steered my folks away from the attorney they had used, and we went to an Elder Law Attorney. My folks were very impressed. Not only did they get new Wills written, they also got new POA's which included me as back-up POA, Medical Directives/Living Wills, plus put together a Revocable Trust, etc.
The elder law attorney that did my dad's guardianship/conservatorship has been awesome. He has helped wade through our state's laws regarding the issue. He knows the local courts and knows how picky they can be with the paperwork. We had to get a bit creative in writing the guardianship and he worked that out with my dad's attorney.
The attorney who focuses on Elder Law issues, usually practices in that area of law and has more experience. They also likely attend more education classes in issues affecting elders, as well receiving more professional publications on these issues. But, not all Elder Law attorneys have expertise in some matters like Trusts or estate planning with Medicaid as a potential prospect. You really need to ask and confirm that they do. Some even provide that type of expertise on their website.
An elder law lawyer knows all things old, Medicaid, care agreements, Medicare, dysfunctional families, assisted living, Alzheimer's you name it. Wills, trusts, DNR, living will....
Family law attorneys are for things like divorces, child custody, etc. Family law could probably prepare a will, etc, but as soon as something out of the ordinary comes up you need elder law specialist.
Because no “lay person” who is not fluent in all the laws in their particular state and Federal Laws as well, and cognizant about how courts operate has much of a chance figuring out the reams of paperwork, the forms, whom to call (and sometimes who not to) to obtain the best result for themselves or a loved one who is tangled in red tape and bureaucracy. If you don’t believe what I’m saying, file for Medicaid on your own. I still have nightmares from talking to those people. And, we were denied.
I appreciate your quick response. I should have clarified my question. Why have an elder law lawyer versus a "regular" family lawyer? What can an elder law lawyer do better for you? What actions/documents does he/she come better prepared to handle?
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
EX. I can take my wife out of state for visits but I need court approval before we could move to another state.
I need court approval for expenses that exceed a certain value (state law).
There are other requirements in the elder laws that a family lawyer may not be aware of. Like who to contact or report to.
Think about the results if you hired a bankruptcy lawyer to handle investments.
Think of it this way, you have a general doctor and that doctor sends you to a specialist. Same with a general attorney, an "Elder Law Attorney" is the specialist.
My parent's Wills were older then dirt, and there were some landmines in that Will just because the way the Wills were written. They had used their real estate attorney to draw up the Wills. Even the POA's weren't though out for the future. Here my parents were, now in their 90's, and had only each other as POA. Oh dear, we have a problem.
I steered my folks away from the attorney they had used, and we went to an Elder Law Attorney. My folks were very impressed. Not only did they get new Wills written, they also got new POA's which included me as back-up POA, Medical Directives/Living Wills, plus put together a Revocable Trust, etc.
Family law attorneys are for things like divorces, child custody, etc. Family law could probably prepare a will, etc, but as soon as something out of the ordinary comes up you need elder law specialist.
I appreciate your quick response. I should have clarified my question. Why have an elder law lawyer versus a "regular" family lawyer? What can an elder law lawyer do better for you? What actions/documents does he/she come better prepared to handle?
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