Seniors and the Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act strengthens Medicare and helps seniors take charge of their health. The law provides important benefits such as free preventive services, free annual wellness visits, and a 50% discount on prescription drugs for Medicare recipients in the coverage gap known as the "donut hole." You can also work with your doctor to create a personalized prevention plan.

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Americans in Denial About Long-term Care
Americans underestimate their chances of needing long-term care as they get older.

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What is Elder Law?

Elder law attorneys focus on the legal needs of the elderly, and work with a variety of legal tools and techniques to meet the goals and objectives of the older client. The legal needs of the elderly are many, and include:

  • Durable Powers of Attorney
  • Trusts
  • Estate Planning and Probate
  • Long-term Care Planning
  • Health Care Decisions
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid and other public benefits and trusts

Additional Services
If you are homebound, we will visit you in your home to provide you with the most convenient legal service. If you are unable to come to our office, witnesses and notaries for the execution of documents can be provided for the ultimate in confidentially. Wills, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills can be videotaped upon request.

 

Certification Note

Guyton & Frère are certified as Elder Law Specialists by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education & Specialization.