Protecting Elder Citizens' Rights
As America's population gets older and health care options become more complex and specialized, negotiating the system to ensure appropriate care can be tricky business.
I'm Lee Watson, a Minneapolis elder law attorney with decades of experience helping clients throughout Minnesota meet a variety of legal challenges. To discuss what I can do to advocate for your or your elderly loved one's interests, contact me today.
Representing You in Interactions With Agencies and Providers
If you or a loved one is no longer ambulatory due to a stroke or other physical ailment or limitation, arranging the necessary medical and personal care can be difficult and may raise unexpected issues. I can guide you through circumstances such as:
- Complying with the Minnesota Vulnerable Adult Act (VAA) and representing you in any investigations or other proceedings that may take place, particularly those related to home health care situations
- Coordinating with health care providers such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, hospice care facilities and home health care agencies
- Interfacing with Medicare and other sources of payment for elder health care services
Getting adequate medical care for elders while respecting their medical and personal choices may require the attention of a knowledgeable lawyer. I pay close attention to the latest developments in the growing field of elder law so I can help my clients with these issues.
Offering Confidential Counsel and Undivided Loyalty
If you are seeking health care for yourself or a loved one, you likely have many questions. Often, people will direct their questions to health care providers, representatives of government agencies, and other people who they presume to be knowledgeable.
Before discussing your personal affairs with anyone, it is important to consider whether that person's primary allegiance is to you or to some other organization.
As an attorney, I owe my clients strong professional duties of zealous advocacy and confidentiality. If you need someone to represent you in any area of elder law, don't hesitate to contact me to learn how I can help you.
