Elder law is an area of the law that requires knowledge of all benefits and programs integral to aging and health care. Elder law practitioners are required to be proficient in long-term care insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, probate, trusts and retirement funds, in addition to other fields. At Futterman Lanza, LLP, we have many decades of combined experience focusing on elder law and estate planning.
Elder law addresses legal matters affecting older adults and their families through comprehensive planning and protection strategies. Key areas covered include:
Legal professionals who understand these interconnected areas can help families develop comprehensive plans that address immediate needs and long-term goals while preserving assets and dignity throughout the aging process.
Why Should You Start Elder Law Planning Early?
Starting early gives families time to explore options thoughtfully and make informed decisions about future care needs while maximizing asset protection strategies.
Our elder law attorneys offer comprehensive support across multiple legal and financial areas. Essential services include:
Through legal support, families gain access to crucial planning tools and protection strategies. This multifaceted approach helps optimize benefits, safeguard assets and create clear frameworks for future care decisions, ultimately providing peace of mind for seniors and their loved ones.
Understanding long-term care choices helps families make informed decisions about future care needs.
Important considerations include:
A thorough evaluation of care options and costs allows families to develop realistic plans that protect both health and financial well-being for the years ahead.
The ideal is to plan for future needs and goals as early as possible. Crisis planning limits a client’s options. There are greater opportunities for asset preservation before an illness or death occurs, particularly in preparing for the potential costs of long-term care at home or in a facility. Strategies such as personal caregiver contracts, long-term care insurance, and trusts are more readily available when there aren’t time constraints.
Our elder law attorneys primarily represent clients throughout Long Island (Nassau County and Suffolk County) and the Metro New York area. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Unfortunately, many clients come to us during an emergency with no prior plans or documents in place. Some common situations are as follows:
A Long Island elder law attorney’s guidance can help distressed families with timely and appropriate solutions to these scenarios.
Elder law is a passion and at the heart of our mission at Futterman Lanza, LLP. We believe in client-centric planning. By learning directly from you about your hopes and concerns, a plan is developed specifically tailored to attain your needs.
We offer Flat-Fee billing for most of our client’s cases. We believe you should be focusing on your family’s future, not the clock. That’s why we operate on a transparent flat fee basis. Find out more about our flat fee billing during your free first time consultation.
Schedule a free consultation so we can assist with any emergency health care challenges facing a family member. We will also advise you on the documents necessary to ensure that well-informed decisions are made that may affect your health and assets. Our ultimate goal is to give you peace of mind.
Call 631-979-4300 or send an email inquiry, and our Long Island elder law attorneys will get back to you promptly.
