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Elder Law
Protecting Your Rights and Ensuring Your Care
Elder law is a specialized area of legal practice that addresses the unique needs of older adults. At Buhrman Law Firm, we offer comprehensive elder law services to ensure that your rights, assets, and well-being are protected as you age. We assist with planning for long-term care, Medicaid eligibility, and guardianships, and we provide support to families facing complex legal decisions for elderly loved ones.
Long-Term Care Planning
We help you navigate the complexities of planning for nursing home or in-home care, ensuring that your assets are preserved while meeting your future care needs. Our goal is to create a personalized plan that allows you to receive the best care without depleting your savings.
Medicaid Planning and Eligibility
Our team offers expert guidance to help you qualify for Medicaid benefits while safeguarding your assets from being spent down. We work with you to develop a strategy that protects your wealth and ensures you have access to the necessary healthcare services.
Guardianship and Conservatorships
If a loved one can no longer manage their personal or financial affairs, we assist in establishing legal guardianships or conservatorships to protect their well-being. We handle all legal steps to ensure the right person is appointed to make decisions on their behalf.
Advance Directives and Health Care Powers of Attorney
We help you prepare the necessary legal documents to ensure that your healthcare decisions are made according to your wishes in the event you are unable to communicate them. This includes drafting advance directives and assigning a healthcare power of attorney.
Elder Abuse Protection
If you or a loved one has been a victim of physical, emotional, or financial abuse, we provide legal support to help protect seniors from further harm. We advocate for their rights and work to hold abusers accountable, ensuring that seniors are safe and respected.