Minnesota's Only Elder Law Firm with Integrated Social Workers
Elder law covers the legal questions that come with aging, from paying for long-term care to choosing who can make decisions for you. Our attorneys and licensed social workers help Minnesota families plan ahead and handle what comes next.
How We Help
We Educate and Help You Navigate
Aging brings hard decisions about money, health and care. Our attorneys walk you and your family through them in plain language.
- Eligibility reviews for Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
- Minnesota veterans benefits
- Plans for single and married people
- Protecting a spouse who stays at home
Resources and Guidance
You might be planning for yourself, a spouse, a parent or an adult child. We start with your situation and build a plan around it.
- A plan built around your family
- Licensed social workers for the care side
- Free guides and webinars on our Resources page
- Updates as health, laws or finances change
What Elder Law Covers
Elder law is the legal side of getting older. It includes estate planning and goes further.
- Medical Assistance planning for long-term care
- Wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives
- Guardianship and less restrictive options
- Nursing home and assisted living contracts
- Special needs planning for adults with disabilities
- Help when an older adult may be financially exploited
When to Call Us
Sooner is better, because more options are open before a crisis. Families often call when:
- A parent or spouse gets a dementia diagnosis
- A move to assisted living or a nursing home is coming
- Someone needs to apply for Medical Assistance
- A loved one can no longer manage money or medical decisions
- Caregiving is becoming too much
Frequently
Asked Questions
1. What does elder law cover?
It covers paying for long-term care, protecting a spouse at home, keeping public benefits and choosing who can act for you if you can’t.
2. When should you talk with an elder law attorney?
Before a crisis if you can. A new diagnosis, a planned move into care or a Medical Assistance application are common reasons to call.
3. Is elder law different from estate planning?
Yes, though the two work together. Estate planning decides who receives what and who can act for you. Elder law adds the questions that come with aging, like paying for care and qualifying for Medical Assistance while protecting a spouse. Our licensed social workers help with the care side.
4. How early should you plan?
Many people start in their 50s or 60s. If someone already has a diagnosis or is moving into care, call now. Minnesota’s Medical Assistance program looks back five years at gifts and transfers, so an earlier start leaves more choices. For current figures, see our Medical Assistance guidelines and our long-term care planning page.
Our Practice Areas
Decades of combined Minnesota elder law experience, focused exclusively on serving aging families and individuals with disabilities.
Estate planning involves deciding where and how you will live if you become incapacitated, who will manage your assets if you are unable to do so, and what happens to your assets after your death.
We assist with all aspects of estate administration, ensuring that your loved one’s wishes are honored and that the process is completed efficiently and in compliance with legal requirements.
Trust and estate litigation refers to the legal process that occurs when there are disputes regarding a person’s will, trust, or estate after they have passed away or become incapacitated.
Guardianship and conservatorship are legal tools used to protect individuals who can no longer make decisions for themselves due to age, illness, or disability. We assist families in navigating the court process to appoint a responsible guardian or conservator.
Life Care Planning is a coordinated, team-based service that assists older adults and their families in managing the legal, financial, and healthcare challenges associated with aging.
Long-term care planning involves preparing ahead for possible extended care services.
Special and supplemental needs trusts are essential tools that ensure individuals with disabilities receive the care, support, and financial resources they need.