Elder law is that area of legal issues which concern older adults.
As we age, new concerns regarding our finances and health care emerge and elder law is the area of law which concerns itself with those issues to protect and promote clients' legal interests. Issues of planning for the transfer of assets to heirs is one area of legal issues affecting older adults and these areas are covered in the FAQ on wills, trusts, and probate . In addition, establishing plans for the enjoyment of property which include future planning for asset transfer are covered in the FAQ on estate planning . Aging adult workers may experience discrimination in hiring or termination. The FAQ on employment law addresses some of these issues for older employees.