Elder law incorporates most of the practice areas of the firm including Medicaid planning and/or Medicare eligibility, guardianships, powers of attorney, health care proxies and living wills, real property transactions, long term care planning and other legal issues faced by aging adults and their families. In addition to the specific practice areas described here, experience with these issues allows Matthew to help clients develop an individualized plan to assist them in maintaining personal choice, quality of life and dignity as they age.