Elder Law

As we age, so do our parents, grandparents, and other older family members. At some point, a role reversal often occurs, where you become the protector and your older family members become vulnerable.  As a result of physical and/or mental deterioration, your older family members may eventually need additional assistance around the house or may even need around the clock care in a long-term care facility.  Despite your best efforts to ensure that the people caring for your loved one … [Read more...] about What Should I Do If I Suspect Elder Abuse?

If you are thinking ahead about retirement, it is a good idea to talk with Indianapolis elder law attorneys. At Frank & Kraft, our experienced legal team can help you to take steps to ensure that you have as much financial security as possible during your golden years. You should reach out to us as soon as possible in your career so we can provide you with advice appropriate to the life stage you're currently in.   Making advance plans to prepare for retirement is key … [Read more...] about How Indianapolis Elder Law Attorneys Help You Prepare for Retirement Security

An elder law attorney at Frank & Kraft can provide insight into the issue seniors face as they get older. One issue is that many seniors face a big risk of financial loss. This risk could come from many different sources. Seniors may need costly nursing home care that they end up having to pay for out-of-pocket if they do not have a Medicaid plan to get care covered; they could experience high healthcare bills that eat into their nest egg; or they could end up being victimized … [Read more...] about 90-Year-Old Loses Thousands in Phone Scam

An elder law attorney can provide help in choosing a healthcare proxy and in creating a power of attorney so you have a trusted friend or family member who can make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to act of your own accord. Making plans in advance for who will serve as your agent in case of incapacity is important because your agent could end up making life-and-death medical decisions on your behalf.  Unfortunately, there are some circumstances where people … [Read more...] about Senior Advocates Form Army of Guardians

Indianapolis elder law attorneys can provide you with personalized help preparing for retirement. We can assist you in taking steps to get your plans underway early in your career so you can achieve financial security as a senior and be ready to retire when you feel ready to leave the workforce. We can also provide you with assistance when you are nearing retirement to ensure that your affairs are in order and that your nest egg will last throughout your retirement.   It … [Read more...] about How Indianapolis Elder Law Attorneys Can Help You Prepare for Retirement

An elder law attorney at Frank & Kraft can provide you with help understanding the rules for investing in tax-advantaged retirement account, such as Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs).  You should try to invest in IRAs if you are eligible so you can have money saved for a secure retirement. We can provide advice on what types of IRA accounts you should use and can assist you with setting retirement planning goals. We can also help you to take steps to protect your … [Read more...] about Elder Law Attorneys Explain Why Saving for Retirement Is Essential

An elder law attorney at Frank & Kraft can provide help to seniors who want to find the right care facility where they'll have the highest possible quality of life. Many older people end up spending some of their time in a nursing home during their senior years. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes are created equal. While there are high-quality nursing homes that do their best to provide a good life for residents, there are many other care facilities that provide substandard care and do not … [Read more...] about Grandson Brightens the Holidays for Retirees at a Senior Center

An elder law attorney can provide assistance with planning for the issues that arise during the aging process. Aging often results in a loss of independence as you develop infirmities or illnesses that make doing the things that you once enjoyed difficult or impossible. Fortunately, there are programs that can help you to stay connected with the community and benefits and services you can become eligible for that will help you to maintain the highest possible quality of life even after you get … [Read more...] about Ride Sharing Becoming a Popular Option for Seniors

An elder law attorney at Frank & Kraft can provide help to seniors and their families in fighting scams and taking steps to prevent elder financial abuse. Vulnerable seniors face a grave risk of harm if their caregivers don’t respect their rights. Abuse of seniors takes many forms, from physical abuse to financial abuse. All forms of abuse are damaging because of the impact on a vulnerable senior’s physical and mental well-being.  The Indy Chanel recently reported on an incident of … [Read more...] about Elderly Seniors at Risk of Identity Theft

An elder law attorney provides help with many of the issues that matter most to protecting your family and protecting your assets. One of the services offered by elder law lawyers is disability planning. With help from attorneys at Frank & Kraft, you can plan ahead in case you become disabled. You can also make appropriate plans to provide financial support and assistance to a loved one in your life who is disabled.  Many people with special need rely on government benefits like … [Read more...] about Disabled Citizens Needs Unmet in Indiana