ELDER LAW AND GUARDIANSHIP

At its best, retirement is a time for leisure and new beginnings. Even when declining health complicates these goals, financial worries shouldn't. When it is no longer possible to live independently, moving into an assisted living or nursing facility can quickly deplete a lifetime of savings. Even when staying at home is the best option, the cost of in-home health care can be even more expensive.

Faced with dilemmas like these, many seniors and their families look to federal medical assistance for financial help with end-of-life care. In order to qualify for such programs, however, a family must negotiate a tangle of confusing legal requirements and government red tape.

SWSL is here to assist seniors and their families in managing the financial and emotional burdens brought about by advancing age. Our attorneys can help analyze a senior's financial situation and recommend strategies to qualify for medical assistance as quickly as possible.

For some seniors, as well as people with physical or other disabilities, juggling financial and health matters can become too burdensome to manage. When this happens, SWSL can work with the family to evaluate the person's circumstances and devise a workable solution. Creating a special-needs trust may be one option, or the family might consider asking the court for guardianship of the person or the person's property.

Whatever the circumstances, we see elder law as a family matter. Our attorneys will craft solutions that respect the dignity of the individual and the emotional well-being of their loved ones.