Elder law has become a specialized practice area to protect the ever growing population of seniors. Elder law encompasses a variety of regulations and remedies designed to protect elderly persons from undue influence, abusive business practices, and other harms inflicted through fraud, negligence or deceit. Sometimes the harm is by a stranger; sometimes it is by a relative or caregiver. Often the senior is reticent to assert her or his rights and is already feeling confused and overwhelmed.
DLKLawGroup has represented clients against bank malfeasance, elders who have unwittingly lost control of finances to both family members, elders who have suffered from elder financial abuse at the hands of “friends,” and assisted LGBT elders who have been the victims of elder abuse because of homophobia.
DLKLawGroup is committed to protecting the rights, needs, and dignity of the aging population. To this end, DLKLawGroup offers competent, sensitive representation in the following areas:
- Estate Planning;
- Asset Protection;
- Special Needs Trusts;
- Medicare and Medicaid Benefits;
- Social Security and Retirement Benefits;
- Conservatorships; and
- Elder Abuse, including defense against illegitimate claims of elder abuse.
If you are an elder, or someone with questions or concerns regarding the potential abuse of an elderly person, please contact our office.
