Like any “first,” your first client consultation as an elder law attorney can feel intimidating. After all, as the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. But before you let your nerves get the best of you, remember that simple preparation is the key to nailing that first client meeting.
According to a report published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration on Aging, nearly 17 percent of the population is comprised of Americans ages 65 and over. The number of older Americans drastically increased in just ten years, rising 36 percent from 39.6 million in 2009, to 54.1 million in 2019.
Proactive planning is designed to allow people to qualify for Medicaid without losing most, if not all their resources. The main strategy is to utilize special planning techniques to make appropriate transfers at least five years before applying for institutional level of care benefits.