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ELDER LAW RESOURCE
Elder Law Attorneys: Planning Ahead With Confidence
Elder law attorneys help older adults and families address legal, financial, and care-planning questions that often arise with aging. They may assist with wills and trusts, durable and medical powers of attorney, advance directives, public benefits such as Medicaid, long-term-care planning, probate, guardianship, and protection from financial exploitation.
WHEN TO CONSIDER LEGAL HELP
• Before a health crisis, while your loved one can clearly explain their wishes.
• When reviewing or creating powers of attorney, advance directives, wills, or trusts.
• When planning for long-term care or applying for public benefits.
• When there are questions about guardianship, decision-making authority, probate, or possible exploitation.
QUESTIONS TO ASK AN ATTORNEY
• How much of your practice focuses on elder law and Texas law?
• Who is the attorney's client: the older adult, another family member, or both?
• What documents or financial records should we bring?
• What are the consultation and ongoing fees?
• Are there less restrictive alternatives to guardianship that should be considered?
BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT
Bring current estate-planning documents, insurance information, a medication and care summary, a list of assets and debts, and the names of people involved in caregiving or financial decisions. Never sign a document you do not understand.
Official starting points: acl.gov/ltc/legal-steps/will-i-need-lawyer and acl.gov/programs/legal-help/legal-services-elderly-program
Williams Senior Transition Services does not provide legal advice or endorse a particular attorney. Local provider listings will be added as they are vetted. For help organizing senior-care options in Central Texas, call 737-389-2130.