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	The number of senior citizens is growing continuously. The U.S. Census Bureau projected that, in 2030, 10 states will have more people 65 and older than under 18. As the baby boomers slowly become senior citizens by 2011, the population of 65 and older will grow faster than the total population in every state. 26 states are, in fact, said to double their 65 + populations within the next 25 years. Today, about 70 million baby boomers will soon hit their retirement years.

Elder law is one of the newest and fastest growing specialties in the legal profession. It combines elements of Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Conservatorship, Health Care Planning and Medicare/Medicaid Planning. It draws upon the experience of elder law attorneys representing older clients in legal decisions affecting their eligibility for disability, social security and other public benefit programs including services supported by the Older Americans Act.

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The older population, persons 65 years or older, numbered 35.9 million in 2003. They represented 12.3% of the U.S. population, about one in every eight Americans. By 2030, there will be about 71.5 million older persons, more than twice their number in 2000. People 65+ represented 12.4% of the population in the year 2000 but are expected to grow to be 20% of the population by 2030.

	Grandparents living with grandchildren.
	1Percent based on all grandparents living with grandchildren.2Percent based on all grandparents responsible for coresident grandchildren.3No parent present is defined as a household where the grandparent is the householder or spouse, a person under 18 is the grandchild and no adult child of the householder is present in the household. in South Carolina Total Number 99,558 Percent of population 30 years and over 4.4 Grandparents living with grandchildren Percent responsible[1] 52 Grandparents living with grandchildren Less than 1 year[2] 20.1 Grandparents responsible for coresident grandchildren[2] 1 to 2 years 21.6 Grandparents responsible for coresident grandchildren 3 to 4 years[2] 13.7 Grandparents responsible for coresident grandchildren 5 or more years[2] 44.6 Total Householder[2] 96.5 And or with no spouse parent present 3[2] 39.7 Aged 60 and over[2] 27.7 In poverty in 1999[2] 23.5 Total Number 71,229 Percent of all households 4.6 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000

All of our South Carolina Elder Law Attorneys have extensive experience in all areas of Elder law. South Carolina Elder Law Attorneys can answer any questions you may have and represent you in all your legal proceedings.

The following are some common elder law terms:

• Elder Abuse
• Elder Rights
• Estate Planning
• Social Security
• Medicare/Medicaid
• Assisted Living
• Older Americans Act

Are you currently seeking legal information regarding South Carolina elder laws? If so, contact one of our South Carolina elder law lawyers today!

South Carolina Audio & Video         When the Elderly Become Financial Targets AUDIO, RM, 44Kbps, 5:22, 5/31/2005 Though California has some of the strictest elder abuse laws in the country, few cases of financial abuse are actually prosecuted Source: NPR

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