Need Help With an Elder Law Issue?
Elder law attorneys help seniors or their children or caregivers with legal, financial, and medical issues that affect older Americans. You might want to consider talking to a elder law attorney if you need help with:

• requesting a waiver for a Social Security overpayment
• handling a Medicare appeal
• creating financial or health care powers of attorney
• arranging transfers of assets when preparing for long-term care
• payment or quality issues with nursing homes
• financial scams that target elderly consumers and fraud recovery, and
• suspected elder abuse.

An experienced elder law attorney will be able to explain the relevant law to you and how it applies to your or your parents’ situation. By talking with an attorney, you can get answers to your questions, learn about your options, and figure out the best way to exercise your legal rights.

Looking for a Lawyer?
At Lawyers.com, you’ll find a user-friendly search tool that allows you to tailor results by area of law and geography. You can also search for attorneys by name. Attorney profiles prominently display contact information, list topics of expertise, and show ratings—by both clients and other legal professionals.

Ready to Meet With a Lawyer?
Before hiring a lawyer or law firm, make sure to speak directly—preferably in person—to the elder law attorney who will be primarily responsible for handling your case. Consider bringing to the conversation a list of questions and any documentation related to your case. Remember that you don’t need to hire the first lawyer you consult.

What to Ask a Lawyer
When gathering your thoughts and documents, think about what you’ll want to ask the elder law attorney. Consider including on your list questions about:

• the lawyer’s experience with handling your type of elder law issue
• attorneys’ fees and other expenses related to the case
• the attorney-client privilege
• who else will work on your case
• how long it might take to resolve your elder law issue, and
• the lawyer’s initial impressions of your case and options.