An elder law firm is one whose focus is the care, planning, and execution of life plans for our elderly populations. An elder law firm must have experience in many different types of law, including family law, adoption laws, financial planning, estate planning, tax laws, inheritance issues, health and housing planning and more. It's important to interview at least three elder care attorneys before selecting one to retain. Since their clients rely on them for so many different problems, having an attorney you trust and enjoy working with is important.