Elder Law is a broad term encompassing many strategies and safeguards related to caring for an aging loved one or responding to an unexpected illness or accident.
The purpose of utilizing these strategies is to be pre-emptive rather than reactive when a crisis hits. The consequences of not being prepared can be catastrophic. As the child of an aging parent or the wife of an injured spouse you will experience significant levels of fear and anxiety when faced with these situations. How will we pay the mortgage? Do we have the room for Mom and Dad to live with us? Will we be able to send our kids to college? What about our own retirement?
And while the following strategies can’t eliminate stress they can ease the burden during difficult times.