The "Nursing Home" Visits.

Recently I visited three different clients at their home or care facility regarding initial intake and execution of documents relating to their care. 

We don't mind making the visits, but they are harder to schedule as we are busy and driving across town does require more time than if you were able to come into the office. It is also a little bit intrusive having an attorney walk into your world rather than you walking into our world (via our offices) for the legal assistance you need.

It all starts when a family member calls me to tell me that they need a power of attorney to manage their loved one's financial affairs and an advance health care directive to make medical decisions.  Sometimes they ask for a Living Trust too. By then, however, they are most concerned with making immediate decisions and not so much about what happens when the person passes away.

Granted, it is a hard situation for everyone. 

No one enjoys getting too old to be able to manage their own affairs as they once did.  And younger family members and other loved ones do not know what to do or how to tap into community and government resources for their elderly loved ones.

But having estate planning documents in place while you are able to manage your own affairs and initiate contact with an attorney of your own choosing can go a long way to protect you when you get older. It will make it easier for your loved ones to help you if that time comes.

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