how much to pay an elder care attorney

by Prof. Lily Friesen PhD 10 min read

Different lawyers value their time in a different order, so they charge differently. In general, if you are asking then, it could be between $1000 and $2500. When my dad hired an elder care lawyers (http://www.scottcounsel.com/) for my granny, they had a meeting about all the estimate cost discussion before planning for the work.

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What questions should I Ask an elder care attorney?

The firm charges $500 for an initial, in-person consultation. The client has no commitment to pay anything beyond that unless the firm and the client agree on what work needs to be done and what the charge will be.

What questions should I Ask an elder law attorney?

Mar 22, 2022 · Cost of Elder Law Attorneys and Medicaid Planning There isn’t a clear-cut answer as to the cost of hiring an elder care attorney for Medicaid planning purposes. Some Medicaid lawyers offer free consultations, while others charge an initial consultation fee or offer Medicaid planning conferences that range in cost from approximately $175 – $500.

What is the hourly rate for an attorney?

Oct 04, 2021 · Below is a range of fees and examples of how much you might pay for an elder law attorney’s services, depending on the legal services you need. Guardianship and appointment of a guardian: $350 to...

What is elder law and how can it help you?

Again, take into consideration the experience and expertise of the attorney you are considering. It's no bargain if you saved $1,000 in legal fees if a less-than-optimal document or plan winds up costing you $10,000 several years from now! K. Gabriel Heiser is an attorney with over 25 years experience in elder law and estate planning.

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Why is elder law important?

Having the essential legal documents in place gives you the necessary legal rights to provide the best care for your older adult, now and at the end of life. That’s why it’s so important to find an expert lawyer that you trust to draw up the right documents.

What is elder law?

Elder law is a specialized legal area focused on older adults and their adult children. This legal specialty focuses on specific needs, including: Power of attorney and other important legal documents. Long term care planning and paying for care. Medicare and Medicaid planning.

How can an elder law attorney help seniors?

2 ways an elder law attorney helps seniors and family caregivers. 1. Plan for the future and protect assets. An elder law attorney has the expertise to make recommendations on how to plan for future care needs. They often answer questions like:

How to find an elder law attorney?

2 ways to find an elder law attorney. 1. Get a referral from someone you know. Getting a referral from family or a friend is a great way to find a lawyer.

James Schuster

I write to add to the answers you have received and make a more general observation. In this area price is not your only cost factor. One often overlooked criteria is "how soon can you get this application filed?" You have an $8,100 a month clock ticking.

Edward H Adamsky

The services of an attorney can be very valuable in the right situation. Many attorneys charge a fixed fee in an amount that is about the average cost of one month's stay in a nursing home. In some very simple cases the fee may be much less.

Dennis B Sullivan III

It is my understanding that some attorneys will charge $8,000 or more for the application.#N#When considering your options, it is important to keep in mind the penalty of 1 month for each $8,100 transferred during the 60 month period prior to the filing of the...

E. Alexandra Golden

When you hire an experienced elder law attorney to handle a MassHealth application, you get the advantage of someone who KNOWS the laws and regulations that underlie each question on the application and the skill of putting the application in the light most favorable to the applicant.

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