The Importance of National Elder Law Month – Now more than ever

May is National Elder Law Month — an excellent opportunity for elder law attorneys to educate and advocate for older persons, persons with disabilities and their families. Elder Law attorneys handle a wide range of legal matters affecting older persons and persons with disabilities, including issues related to healthcare, long-term care planning, guardianship, retirement, Social Security, Medicaid, veterans needs and so many other important matters that must be considered today to ensure better and enjoyable future years.

Elder law attorneys address critical issues facing our aging population and individuals with disabilities, many of whom are unable to speak for themselves. Elder law attorneys are trained and have the sensitivities needed to help their clients find a sense of peace during life-altering moments of crisis, such as losing a loved one, being faced with unforeseen health problems, experiencing family strife or planning for expensive long-term care.

Chuhak & Tecson is proud to acknowledge its experienced team of elder law attorneys, including two Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA), Christine Barone and Mallory Moreno. According to the National Elder Law Foundation, there are only 13 CELAs in Illinois currently. Our elder law attorneys focus their practices in adult guardianships, both contested and non-contested, estate and trust administration and litigation, including financial exploitation, will and trust matters, fiduciary disputes, issues of capacity, powers of attorney, undue influence, financial exploitation and fraud. A large portion of their practices is also dedicated to long-term care planning, Medicaid, Medicaid appeals, estate planning, special needs planning and disability law.

“We are living in an unprecedented time,” said Mallory Moreno, principal and leader of the Elder Law practice group at Chuhak & Tecson. “For the first time in U.S. history, it is projected that by the year 2034 the number of individuals aged 65 and older will outnumber individuals ages 18 and younger. This means that it is more important than ever to consider all that elder law provides to an ever-aging population, from estate planning, disability planning, long-term care needs, Medicare, retirement and Social Security to crisis and postmortem planning. Especially now, as families face uncertainties with their futures, their benefits, their housing, and their care, Elder Law is only becoming more vital in households across the country.”

An elder law attorney will provide you with guidance and support on any of the above concerns. Please don’t hesitate to contact one of Chuhak & Tecson’s skilled and knowledgeable elder law attorneys.

Elder law attorneys at Chuhak & Tecson, Christine A. Barone (312 855 4348)l; Bryan M. Montana (312 855 6105)l; Mallory A. Moreno, (312 855 4317; Olive Wassen, (312 855 6419).

This Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. communication is intended only to provide information regarding developments in the law and information of general interest. It is not intended to constitute advice regarding legal problems and should not be relied upon as such.