Tag Archives: Healthcare Power of Attorney
End-of-Life Decision-Making Made NOW
Just as we create estate plans for our eventual demise, we also need to plan ahead for the possibility that we will become sick and unable to make our own medical decisions. Medical science has created many miracles, among them … Continue reading
Do You Have A Comprehensive Power of Attorney?
Many people believe they have a complete and comprehensive estate plan in place, only to have their unfortunate family members find out otherwise-after it is too late to correct. Perhaps the most important document an individual can put in place … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Asset Protection, Elder Law & LTC Planning, Estate Planning & Administration, Long Term Care
Tagged Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, Asset Protection, Assisted Living, At Home Care, Choosing an attorney, Dementia, Estate Planning, Family, Financial Planning, Guardianship, Health Care, Healthcare Directives, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Independent Living, Living Will, Long Term Care, Personal Finance, Power of Attorney, Protecting Inheritence, Retirement, Sandwich Generation, Trust Planning
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May Someone with Dementia Sign a Will?
Millions of people are affected by dementia. Unfortunately, many of dementia sufferers do not have all their estate planning affairs in order before the symptoms start. If you or a loved one has dementia, it may not be too late … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Asset Protection, Elder Law & LTC Planning, Estate Planning & Administration
Tagged Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, Choosing an attorney, Dementia, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Family, Financial Planning, Guardianship, Health Care, Healthcare Directives, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Independent Living, Inheritance, Last Will & Testament, Living Will, Long Term Care, mental capacity, Personal Finance, Power of Attorney, Probate, Protecting Inheritence, Sandwich Generation, sign a will, Special Needs Trust, testamentary capacity, Trust Planning
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The Truth About DIY Estate Plans
Thinking of doing you own estate planning? Odds are, almost everyone has entertained such thoughts . . . it’s just a question of whether you have taken your pen to paper. With that said, you’ve probably read plenty of blogs … Continue reading
Posted in Elder Law & LTC Planning, Estate Planning & Administration
Tagged Aging Parents, attorney, Choosing an attorney, drafting will, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Healthcare Directives, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Inheritance, lawyer, legal fees, Living Will, Personal Finance, Power of Attorney, Probate, Protecting Inheritence, Saving money, Tax Planning, Trust Planning
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Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
The annual Alzheimer’s Association International Conference brought together healthcare professionals and scientists to present the latest research on Alzheimer’s disease. Sadly, the disease not only affects the 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, but also the 15 million-plus Americans who … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Community, Elder Law & LTC Planning, Estate Planning & Administration, Long Term Care
Tagged Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, Asset Protection, Assisted Living, At Home Care, caregivers, caring for parent, Dementia, Estate Planning, Family, Financial Planning, Health Care, Healthcare Directives, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Independent Living, Long Term Care, Medicaid, Medical Expenses, Power of Attorney, Protecting Inheritence, Retirement, Sandwich Generation, Special Needs Trust, Trust Planning, Veterans Benefits
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Estate Planning for Your Stage of Life
Believe it or not, if you are 18 years of age or older, you should have some amount of estate planning completed. Even if you meet the “young and broke” definition with zero concerns other than living paycheck to paycheck, … Continue reading
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Tagged Choosing an attorney, disaster planning, Estate Planning, Family, Financial Planning, Guardianship, guardianship planning, Health Care, Healthcare Directives, Healthcare Power of Attorney, life stages, Living Will, Personal Finance, planning for incompetency, planning for minors, Power of Attorney, Probate, Protecting Inheritence, Trust Planning
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Elder Care Issues in the Forefront
No family wants to have a discussion about the possibility of a devastating occurrence which may leave a loved one mentally or physically debilitated; however, it is one of the more important discussions to be had amongst loved ones. On … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Elder Law & LTC Planning, Estate Planning & Administration, Long Term Care
Tagged Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, At Home Care, Dementia, Estate Planning, Family, Guardianship, Health Care, Healthcare Directives, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Independent Living, Living Will, Long Term Care, Power of Attorney, Sandwich Generation, Special Needs Trust
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Unforeseen Caregiving
According to a survey by the AARP, more than 42 million Americans provide family caregiving for an adult who needs help with their daily living activities . . . with an additional 61.6 million receiving at least some care during … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Elder Law & LTC Planning, Estate Planning & Administration, Long Term Care
Tagged Aging Parents, Aid and Attendance, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, At Home Care, caregiver, Choosing an attorney, Dementia, Estate Planning, Family, Financial Planning, Health Care, health care directives, health care power of attorney, Health Insurance, Healthcare Directives, Healthcare Power of Attorney, homecare, Independent Living, Living Will, Long Term Care, Medical Expenses, Personal Finance, Power of Attorney, Protecting Inheritence, providing care, Retirement, Sandwich Generation, Trust Planning
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A Lesson to be Learned
For many people, estate planning is of no importance. Some think to put a Last Will & Testament in place, others do not. When I speak to prospective clients, many are surprised to hear that there are other documents which … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Elder Law & LTC Planning, Estate Planning & Administration
Tagged Aging Parents, Alzheimer's, Asset Protection, Choosing an attorney, Dementia, end of life decisions, Estate Planning, Family, Financial Planning, Health Care, Healthcare Directives, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Incapacity Planning, Last Will & Testament, Living Will, Power of Attorney, Probate, Retirement, Revocable Living Trust, Sandwich Generation, Trust Planning
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