Elder Law

Practicing attorneys: I. Russell Suskind

The Ohio Supreme Court defines Elder Law as:

The legal practice of counseling and representing older persons and their representatives about the legal aspects of health and long-term care planning, public benefits, surrogate decision-making, older persons' legal capacity, the conservation, disposition and administration of older persons' estates and the implementation of their decisions concerning such matters, giving due consideration to the applicable tax consequences of the action, or the need for more sophisticated tax expertise.

If you or a loved one are concerned about the financial implications of nursing home care, then you may benefit from a conversation with one of our elder law attorneys, who can explain, among other things, the rules governing Medicaid eligibility and ways to plan for it. Common planning practices include counseling concerning these issues and preparation of documents to implement effective strategies. Documents may include wills, trusts, financial powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, living wills, transfer on death deeds, and deeds creating life estates in real estate. We can also provide representation before the Department of Job and Family Services or in court if needed.

At Reese, Pyle, Drake & Meyer, P.L.L., we understand that families needing elder law advice may be facing difficult interpersonal and emotional issues as well as financial and legal issues. We try to temper our legal advice with care and compassion.