Elder law and estate planning law are similar practice areas, but elder law is specific to its demographic which is senior citizens. Elder law attorneys are knowledgeable in a variety of areas to meet the needs of everyone within their target demographic, including knowledge about Medicare and Medicaid, Social Security, estate planning, retirement, and more. 

An elder law attorney provides legal guidance and can assist with planning for disability, probate, how assets will be distributing and ensuring that all paperwork is compliant with laws. When looking for an elder law attorney, you should consider how long they have been in practice and ask the attorney about any fees you should know about. You should ask if the law firm has handled cases similar to yours. 

An elder law attorney should be contacted after the age of 65 for a few other reasons: 

• Keeps powers of attorney up to date
• Plans for any vulnerabilities (weak links in networks, etc.)
• Assists in choosing representatives
• Assists in financial planning