Elder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey, LLC

We help you plan your estate and help you plan to find, get and pay for good long-term care. We are a general practice "Elder Law" firm. Elder Law is defined by the type of client we serve more than the subject matter. In other words, a lawyer who practices elder law may handle a range of issues but has a specific type of clients--seniors and individuals with special needs. Elder Law attorneys focus on the legal needs of the elderly and special needs individuals, and work with a variety of legal tools and techniques to meet the goals and objectives of their clients. Under this holistic approach, an Elder Law Attorney handles general estate planningissues and counsels clients about planning for incapacity with alternative decision making documents. Elder Law Attorneys also assist clients in planning for possible long-term care needs, including nursing home care. Locating the appropriate type of care, coordinating private and public resources to finance the cost of care, and working to ensure the client's right to quality care are all part of the elder law practice. Legal problems that affect the elderly are growing in number. Our laws and regulations are becoming more complex. Actions taken by older people with regard to a single matter may have unintended legal effects. It is important for attorneys dealing with the elderly to have a broad understanding of the laws that may have an impact on a given situation, to avoid future problems.