Elder Law

Retirement and old age should be a time spent enjoying the fruits of a lifetime of hard work. Unfortunately, retirement does not always happen the way we plan. Elderly individuals are subject to a number of risks to their assets and finances. For example, it might be the case that a person becomes mentally or physically impaired due to old age rendering them unable to manage their own affairs. Fortunately, the body of law known as elder law has established rules to protect the elderly. For example, through granting power of attorney, an elderly person can give someone they trust the power to speak for them if they can no longer do so. Elder law governs how power of attorney is established and what obligations a trusted person will take on. To learn more about power of attorney rules and the other protections in place under elder law, refer to the articles and answers to frequently asked questions in this section.