What happens when a family waits until a crisis to start planning?
In this episode of Care Sandwich, Margarita Eberline, founder of Marketing Boss, sits down with Sarah Elyaman, an elder law attorney, law firm founder, and author, to discuss why proactive legal and care planning can make such a meaningful difference for families, especially when navigating Alzheimer’s, dementia, incapacity, and end of life decisions.
Sarah shares her journey from starting her own law firm at just 24 to building a highly personal, relationship driven elder law practice. She explains why she believes legal planning should go beyond documents and instead consider the full picture of a person’s life, family, care needs, and future.
Drawing from her experience working with families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, Sarah discusses the importance of having difficult conversations early while loved ones can still communicate their wishes and actively participate in decisions about their care.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why early elder law and incapacity planning matters
Important conversations families should have after an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis
How legal planning and care coordination can work together
When attorneys should consider referring clients to an elder law professional
Why Sarah built her firm around long term client relationships
How listening to client needs can reveal opportunities to expand a law firm
Why responsible business growth isn’t only about generating more revenue
Whether you’re an attorney, caregiver, business owner, or someone helping an aging loved one, this conversation offers an important reminder: the best time to prepare is before your family is forced to make difficult decisions during a crisis.