Elder law essentials

Elder law focuses on long‑term care planning, government benefits, incapacity, and protecting assets for spouses and heirs.

Key topics

• Medicaid eligibility and the 5‑year look‑back.
• Spousal impoverishment protections.
• Guardianship vs powers of attorney.
• Nursing home contracts and residents’ rights.

Action checklist

• Inventory assets and titling.
• Update POA, health care proxy, HIPAA releases.
• Evaluate Medicaid planning timeline.