As more seniors choose to age in place, remaining in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, families face important decisions about legal preparedness. Among the most important documents to establish is a power of attorney. This legal tool can make the difference between seamless care management and complicated situations when health challenges arise.…
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Be sure to consult with your elder law professional to learn more about the different types of powers of attorney.
Do your loved ones a favor- go ahead and finalize your Will, Power of Attorney and all the healthcare documents now, while you have your mental and physical capacity. You can always change them as circumstances change but at least you have them in place if you are unfortunate and have a crisis occur. No one will fault you for having your plans in place but I can guarantee you that if you don’t, people will wonder why you waited too long.
A power of attorney (POA for short) and guardianship require a person to make some of the same decisions.
