Elder law and estate planning serve two different — but equally vital — legal functions. As elder law focuses on preserving your assets during your lifetime, estate planning concentrates on how your assets are allocated once you are deceased. Elder law planning is dedicated to ensuring seniors live long, healthy, and financially secure lives. This process usually involves anticipating future medical needs, including long-term care, alternative housing as well as end-of-life wishes. Elder law attorneys help you develop a plan to pay for future care while preserving your assets within the parameters of the law. They can also assist you with qualifying for Medicaid or other health care benefits. Our elder law EXPERTS provide abundant advice and direction in the following episodes.