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Navigating the Elder Care System's Legal and Social Issues

It's a challenge for every family when Mom or Dad can no longer care for themselves on their own. With the onset of age or illness, roles seem reversed — you are making important, life-changing decisions for the people who took care of you from day one.

You want to do the best you can for your loved ones. Unfortunately, structuring and paying for elder care involves learning how to make your way through a complex and highly regulated system. It can be confusing and frustrating.

At the Ohio law firm of Aggers Joseph Co., LPA, we help families navigate the elder care system. After 15 years of practice in elder law, we pride ourselves on having developed a great deal of insight into both the legal and social issues — from financial planning to choosing a nursing home.

For a private consultation with a experienced lawyer, contact our Cleveland, Ohio law offices.

Transition Support

If your parent needs to move into a nursing home or assisted living facility, you probably have lots of questions and very few answers.

We have 15 years of experience in elder care law, helping families with legal issues such as estate planning, including wills, living wills, trusts and power of attorney, guardianships and conservatorships, and elder rights.

It may be in your parent's best interest to have a guardian — someone designated by the court to manage their finances or estate, or both. A guardian may be a family member, lawyer or another trusted person. Attorney Kathryn Joseph regularly serves as a guardian for elderly clients in the greater Cleveland, Ohio, area.

Find the Help You Are Looking for in One Place

At the law offices of Aggers Joseph Co., LPA, we have both experience and resources in the community that can help your family when the time comes to choose a nursing home. Our attorneys know firsthand how Medicaid works and how to qualify. We can also help you apply for Veteran's Administration benefits. An elder care attorney at our firm can help you get connected to a trustworthy care manager and recommend a number of qualified nursing care facilities.

Financing nursing home care is a big concern for most of our clients. Many of the financing planning options depend on personal circumstances and how much planning has been done in advance. We can advise you on your options when it comes to Medicaid eligibility, insurance, and other financing options.