An elder law center practices a wide variety of different law types. These can include tax law, estate planning law, family law and more. Most of the time, an elder law center or law firm will have several attorneys that specialize in a particular type of law, allowing their clients access to a large knowledge base, and helping them take care of different legal issues that come up as they age. One of the most common services provided by an elder law center is planning for health care and housing so that their senior client can maintain a healthy lifestyle.