Elder law involves some traditional estate planning – wills, trusts, and powers-of-attorney. But an elder law attorney uses these devices to fulfill a client’s goals for the future while considering the costs of long-term care.

Inter vivos gifting should feature prominently in the estate plans for our middle class clients who may have accumulated considerable wealth.

Unique problems come with aging. Are your powers-of-attorney meeting your needs? What should they include and who should draft them? Article orginially published in the KBA's Bench and Bar Magazine.