Elder care attorney, estate planners?

[elizabeth]

How do I go about finding one in my area? I tried the Office of Aging, but attorney lists are the one thing they don't seem to have.

[Storymama]

I wonder if they have a professional organization that does referrals?

ETA: Yes, they do (http://www.naela.org/) - and there is a member directory (http://www.naela.org/MemberDirectory/). It would at least give you some names to ask about, make sure you don't hear any negative reviews.

[elizabeth]

Thank you. I wonder why that never came up in my google searchs. That's perfect, I can print out the list and hand it over (I do not want to be personally involved in interviewing or vetting anyone, I see my role as simply providing information).

Hmm, I may suggest to the nice lady at the Office of Aging that they link to that as well.

[Rosemary]

If you were in or near Philly, I could recomend a few! If you need more help let me know I can ask around, my old firm has offices in DC and Virginia.


How do I go about finding one in my area? I tried the Office of Aging, but attorney lists are the one thing they don't seem to have.

[jerzymama]

Funny you should ask since we're dealing with this right now...personal referral is really the best way to go. I would start with your accountant, your personal attorney; if you belong to a union that provides legal services (my sister's UFT benefits include legal services) that is another good route. Our experience is that a reference from another attorney is best.




How do I go about finding one in my area? I tried the Office of Aging, but attorney lists are the one thing they don't seem to have.