Can caregivers benefit from the assistance of an elder law attorney?

Absolutely! In the United States alone, family caregivers provide billions of hours of unpaid care to elderly loved ones every year. Caregivers often face legal, financial and emotional obstacles and hardships as a result of the time and energy they devote to caregiving. An elder law attorney can often help caregivers with things such as securing government benefits, petitioning for guardianship, or providing advice when elder abuse is suspected.