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Although Elder Law and Estate Planning are two areas of legal practice which dovetail and fit nicely together, they must be distinctly addressed and serviced. |
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The table below explains some distinct differences between the two categories. |
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All services listed under either category are explained in more detail on the page. |
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For a listing of documents developed during Estate Planning with an explanation of each, visit the page. |
Characteristic |
Estate Planning |
Elder Law |
Goal |
Comprehensive and thorough customer service, including follow-up | Responsive services to the family of a senior when placement in a facility is imminent, and after placement. |
Type of Client |
- People with
disabled family members - Single people without children - Young people with minor children - Middle-aged people, and those planning for retirement - Seniors trying to simplify and address their long-term needs |
- Senior, or
late middle-ager with no health issues who is proactively planning to align her/his assets and documents to match - Senior with a health issue, or a family member concerned about provision for her/him |
Billing |
- No charge
for initial consult - Package quote for desired services is determined and provided during consultation |
- Billing is
by the hour - An estimate is provided before legal services are engaged |
Services Delivered |
- Wills,
Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, etc. - Settling of Estates - Real Estate dealings |
- Long-term
Care Planning - Guardianship |
For more details about the services listed in either category above, visit the page.
