Elder Law & Disability Planning is a complex area of the law and is in some ways more difficult than tax planning. The lawyer and client must consider different state specific approaches to qualify for public benefits, including Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income, and at times Veterans Administration benefits. Often irrevocable trusts and special needs trust are utilized, while crisis planning options vary drastically from state to state. Sometimes these matters can result in the need for a guardianship or conservatorship. Increasingly, family members will now even engage in disputes about care and assets.
