Elder Law Lawyers in Butte County, CaliforniaFind an Elder law attorney in Butte County, California. Lawyers that focus on Elder Law devote their practice to the needs of the aging and elderly.
Elder law is generally focused around the following types of matters: estate planning and asset protection, obtaining disability benefits or other types of benefits such as Medicaid, and conservatorship or commitment matters. Elder law attorneys also help protect the elderly from abuse, neglect and fraud.
National Elder Law Foundation - NELF is the only national certifying program for elder law attorneys. The purpose of the program is to acknowledge attorneys who have demonstrated the highest knowledge, proficiency and experience in the field of representing elderly people and people with special needs.
NAELA is both a professional association, assisting and educating elder law attorneys, and an advocacy group, that lobbies for policies and laws that protect the needs of the growing elderly population and people with disabilities.
Northern California Lawyer Referral Service - The Lawyer Referral Service is a community based non-profit service sponsored by Northern California Lawyer Access, Inc., with offices in Grass Valley, CA. Since 1977, this lawyer referral service has helped individuals in the northern portion of California find an attorney. Over time, it has expanded its services to 19 Northern California counties including Butte County.
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