Over the last 120 years, the life expectancy of the average American has increased extensively from 47.3 to 78.7 years. On the whole, this is good, as longer life means people can enjoy more time with friends and family. But, it brings with it some challenges. With this dramatic change in length of life comes several matters that were not a consideration prior.
With longer lifespans, people's ability to take care of themselves diminishes significantly due to declining health. The need to provide the elderly with financial, emotional, and physical support arises. Taking on this responsibility is admirable but a heavy burden.
Many institutions dedicated to this have emerged. Unfortunately, with them have come instances of physical and financial abuse. In response to this, laws have been passed to punish these individuals and better protect senior citizens in need of care. Navigating these constantly changing laws is a highly challenging task.
Jurist Law Group, PLLC is an elder law firm in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm is committed to assisting individuals in Conway, Arkansas, and the surrounding area with issues of elder law. Kimbro Stephens, the elder law attorney at Jurist Law Group, PLLC, has over 30 years of experience practicing law in Arkansas. He is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for you and your loved ones, providing you with the assurance that you can rely on our firm for the legal support you need to win your case.
Elder law is the area of law where the needs of older individuals intersect with other legal areas. Due to the unique needs of older people, many laws and regulations have been created specifically for them and require specialized legal attention. This is the core of the elder law practice area. These areas of the law include: