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What Is Elder Law?

Elder law is an area of law that covers a number of different legal issues affecting older people, their caretakers, and relatives of the elderly. This may include issues such as healthcare, long-term care, estate planning, and guardianship. While elder law focuses primarily on the needs of elderly people, elder law issues can impact people of any age. The following resources cover the basics of elder law as well as information on getting help with an elder law matter.

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