Charlottesville Elder Law Attorney

Advocating for Virginia’s Elders and Preparing them for the Future

Growing older means accepting new challenges, some of which may involve conflicts specific to the elderly and many of which will require the assistance of an experienced elder law attorney. We all want to make sure our loved ones are protected as they grow older, especially if they become less able to make decisions for themselves. There may be a need for a legal advocate familiar with the problems elders face.

Norton Health Law is your Charlottesville elder law attorney. Our founder, Beth Norton, has substantial experience working in the medical field as a nurse, which gives her enhanced perspective in understanding the current needs of her elderly clients, as well as the healthcare realities they must plan for. She is committed to the long-term care and success of her clients.

We will work with you or your loved one to preserve your interests in the years to come.

Patient Advocacy

Sometimes, elderly patients become unable to sufficiently communicate or advocate for themselves or they may feel their needs are not being met or addressed by their healthcare providers.

An experienced attorney can represent an elderly patient and make sure their concerns are being heard. They can ensure their decisions regarding medical care are being honored.

Elder Housing and Other Long-Term Care

Some elderly individuals, or loved ones acting on their behalf, may decide that living in a long-term care environment is the best course of action. It is important to be strategic in how you structure your estate to best support sustainable long-term care or residency in an assisted living, nursing or other long-term care community.

Our elder law attorney assists seniors with identifying their long-term goals. She can evaluate their options to meet those goals, and preparing a plan to get there, including the financial decisions that must be made. She is also prepared to advocate for your rights should a conflict arise with a long-term care provider.

Medicare and Medicaid

To say that the Medicare and Medicaid laws and regulations can be confusing is a drastic understatement. In fact, Virginia’s federal Court of Appeals was quoted as saying:

“There can be no doubt but that the statutes and provisions…involving the financing of Medicare and Medicaid are among the most completely impenetrable texts within human experience. Indeed, one approaches them…with dread, for not only are they dense reading of the most tortuous kind, but Congress also revisits the area frequently, generously cutting and pruning in the process and making any solid grasp of matters addressed merely a passing phase.”

Medicare and Medicaid mistakes are frequently made by providers, and patients have the right to appeal Medicare denials. Our attorney has extensive experience with the Medicare and Medicaid laws and regulations and can assist you with your denied claims and other Medicare and Medicaid issues.

We can also assist you in optimizing your estate plan to keep it within eligibility requirements. Our team prepared to incorporate Medicare and Medicaid benefits into your broader estate and financial planning, including scenarios where benefits support long-term care options.

Elder Abuse

Financial exploitation, neglect, intimidation, and other forms of elder abuse can be depressingly common. If you suspect your elderly loved one is being exploited or fear you yourself are being abused, our legal team can represent you and advocate on your behalf.

If necessary, we can explore guardianships and conservatorships to better protect an elderly loved one’s interests.

Get the legal care you or your elderly loved one deserves by giving us a call at 434-978-3100 or reaching out to us online.