Elder Law

The practice of Elder Law involves the following areas:

• Abuse and neglect of an elderly person
• Preservation and protection of assets
• Long term planning
• Title XIX (Medicaid) preparation and application

The cost of long-term health care can be devastating to families. It is important for families to prepare for these potential costs or they may face depletion of their assets.  Attorney George A. Baker counsels families on asset preservation and protection, and long term planning. He also guides families through the complicated Medicaid process.

Topics include the following:

• Lifetime gifting – Including the legal consequences, dangers and pitfalls; income and gift tax ramifications; and Medicaid disqualification rules
• Long term care insurance – Utilization of insurance that covers a potion of health care expenses
• Reverse annuity mortgages – Utilization of the equity in your home to live on during your lifetime without having to leave your home
• Medicaid – Including the covered expenses, exempt assets, income and asset limits