Life can be unpredictable, and many older Americans often lack the necessary legal documents that designate trusted loved ones to make decisions for them when they are unable to do so. Typically, family caregivers take on the responsibility of managing medical and financial matters for you, and having the right legal documents in place will […]
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Having the power of attorney conversation can be tough. Meet Charlie, a 72-year-old Vietnam veteran. All of Charlie’s life, he’s done everything on his own and rarely accepts help from others, even more rarely will you find him admitting he needs help. He is stubborn as a mule and strong in his convictions, chiefly of
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More often than not, guardianship conjures images of a minor child in the care of a designated adult family member or friend. However, you can employ the process to obtain legal rights over elderly or aging adults, usually, parents, who are losing their physical and mental health capacities. While the process is similar, there are some
I can’t decide which of my two children should be my power of attorney Agent when I need help paying my bills and talking to doctors. Can’t I just name them both and make them Co-Agents? You can, but please don’t. You risk creating conflict or chaos if you name more than one child to
In its various forms, power of attorney is an essential tool when planning when you may become incapacitated and require a trusted agent to manage your affairs. These legal documents can grant broad authority to one or more power of attorney agents to transact business or make medical decisions based on your behalf. What are
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