Tips for Hiring an Elder Law Attorney

When choosing an elder law attorney, it is important to properly assess your circumstances and spend time reviewing attorneys in your area. At the end of the day, you want an elder law attorney who has the most legal knowledge and will act in your best interest.

Here are a few tips to assist you in hiring the attorney that will do the most for you:

• A good first step is thoroughly researching attorneys and their qualifications; you can do this by asking trusted friends, asking the firm for their qualifications, and checking the Florida Bar’s website for disciplinary history
• Make sure to sign a retainer agreement so you will have in writing what services the attorney will provide and what fees will be charged
• Let the law office know what you are trying to accomplish at your appointment so the attorney will better understand your objectives

Babette Bach, Esq. is a Florida Board Certified Elder Lawyer. The attorneys at Bach & Jacobs, P.A. can assist you with a variety of elder law-related matters.