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The elderly can have specific legal needs that require an experienced attorney. In addition to years of experience in elder law, the founder, Jonathon Maddox, Esq., has an L.L.M. in Estate Planning and Elder Law. This allows Maddox Law to be uniquely qualified to assist with the special challenges you may face as a Senior.

Elder Law encompasses everything from estate planning and medicaid planning to guardianships, conservatorships, advanced medical directives, and so much more.  Maddox Law, P.C. works with individuals and family members to address your specific questions and concerns during the aging process. Jonathon can provide personalized advice relevant to your situation and will advocate for your rights for long-term care.

Estate planning for seniors has several different elements compared to general estate planning. Elder law focuses on issues such as, but not limited to: 

  • Powers of Attorney and Advanced Medical Directives
  • Retirement Strategies for Pensions and Social Security
  • Tax Strategies to Minimize Estate Taxes
  • Determining Strategies and Planning for Wealth Transfer
  • Properly Planning for Medicare and Medicaid
  • Determining Long-Term Care Options
  • Guardianships and Conservatorships
  • Burial and Funerals
elder couple reviewing their long term care options, and discussing the need to update their will

While seniors may want to focus on their general estate planning needs as well, elder law attorneys can provide crucial legal services for aging clients and their entire family, such as:

  • Drafting Trusts, Transfer on Death Deeds (TOD’s), Wills, and any necessary estate planning documents
  • Drafting or Updating Advanced Medical Directives to help with long-term health care needs
  • Assisting with Medicaid Eligibility and Medicaid Planning
  • Drafting and Providing Legal Advice on Guardianships and Conservatorships
  • Creating or Updating a Power of Attorney for your Financial Concerns
  • Contesting Guardianships and Conservatorships

Maddox Law can help protect your loved ones by properly implementing tax and estate planning strategies while addressing your specific concerns.  More than half of Americans do not have a documented estate plan, and we’ve all heard horror stories of elder abuse.  Don’t let too much time pass and neglect your legacy.  Let a qualified attorney who specializes in elder law help you.  

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