The practice of Elder Law is not limited to one specific area of law. Elder law instead focuses on a specific type of client - senior citizens - and their specialized legal needs.

One important aspect of Elder Law in Massachusetts is Medicaid planning. It has become increasingly difficult to plan for Medicaid coverage of long term nursing/rehabilitation stays due to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. Medicaid liens are more common because of this legislation and many people are afraid of losing their homes. Often times people's perception of the new rules are incorrect. We will clarify the new, often confusing, Medicaid eligibility rules, evaluate your personal situation, and develop a plan that is within your means.

Attorney Kristina R. Vickstrom continuously works with a variety of legal tools and techniques that meet the goals and objectives of the elder client.

Under this comprehensive approach, we handle:

• General Estate Planning issues
• Plans for incapacity with alternative decision making documents
• Long term care planning including Long Term Care Insurance
• Medicaid planning

In addition, locating the appropriate type of nursing home care, coordinating private and public resources to finance the cost of care, and working to ensure the client's right to quality care are all parts of the Elder Law practice.

Contact Us today for a consultation. We visit clients in their home, hospital, or nursing home as needed.