Jacksonville Elder Law Attorney
Ronald Cutler, P.A. is an experienced law firm offering elder law services to the Jacksonville area. Seniors and their families face specific problems related to aging, and they deserve individualized solutions delivered with care and compassion. Not every law firm is prepared to help elderly clients, but we’ve made it a key part of our practice for years. Are you concerned about what will happen if you develop dementia or come down with a serious illness? Do you need to create an estate plan, or do you have questions about protecting an aging parent? Contact us to speak with a Jacksonville elder law attorney at our firm. We have the answers you are looking for.
What to Look for in a Jacksonville Elder Law Attorney
An elder attorney should have experience with some of the most common legal issues seniors face. For example, we have years of experience with Medicaid planning, long-term care insurance, and guardianship. We can also handle estate planning or probate issues.
The right elder law attorney should also:
- Identify potential issues on the horizon. For example, an elder law attorney can create an estate plan but also realize that you might need to purchase life insurance or long-term care insurance for added protection. We can also help clients engage in Medicaid planning, which eases the process of getting approved for Medicaid if you need to move into a nursing home. A attorney who doesn’t practice elder law might not even think of these issues.
- Help avoid family conflict. Many disputes erupt between children when issues arise involving their parents. An experienced elder law attorney can help minimize conflict by helping you explain your desires through various legal documents, like a living will or a durable power of attorney. With the right documents in place, you can pre-empt any disagreements between your children.
- Offer a sympathetic ear. Many people have questions and no one they trust for answers. Let us listen to your complaints and fears and then help devise strategies for obtaining peace of mind.
- Stay on top of laws affecting the elderly. Another attorney might not have the relevant law at their fingertips. Someone who has practiced elder law for many years will realize how new laws impact their clients.
Many of our clients are also children who are tackling a legal issue involving their parents for the first time. For example, you might need help coordinating care or seek a guardianship when your parent can no longer manage their own affairs. You might not know how to proceed, which is perfectly normal. We are happy to help in any way we can, including discussing various options.
Reach Out Today to Talk
Legal issues involving the elderly are often complicated. There are many considerations, and no “one size fits all” answer is appropriate. At Ronald Cutler, P.A., we can walk you through all relevant considerations so that you make an informed choice about estate planning, probate, guardianship, or Medicaid planning. We are only a phone call away.
