“Many of my clients are overwelmed by the amount of information out there on planning for long term care and protection of a loved one. I’m excited to see a book like this that addresses so many of the questions I commonly get asked. This book provides a simple explanation of the basic planning strategies and the issues that elders and their families need to be thinking about in order to plan for long term care and avoid court involvement if incapacity ever strikes.”—David B. Gaw, J.D.,Gaw Van Male, a Professional CorporationBrenda Geiger and Bradley Erdosi have written this book to provide you with valuable information regarding the types of problems we help our clients solve. Elder Law attorneys help seniors plan access to future medical care, and help ensure that aging adults continue to have a high quality of life when it matters most. You may not have ever thought about or even thought to ask some of the questions answered in this book. Our purpose is to act as your guide to help you plan to protect yourself or a loved one so that you are not forced into the court process down the road or left wondering “how are we going to afford to pay for long term care”. This book is about ensuring your piece of mind.The book also features an extensive chapter on qualifying for VA benefits. Brenda Geiger’s grandfather, Bernard Godfrey, served as a bombardier in WWII in the Airforce. “I’ve always been very proud of both of my grandfathers for serving our great nation. Without our veterans, we would not experience the freedom we have all become so accustomed to.”—Brenda Geiger