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The Difference between Power of Attorney and Guardianship for Elderly Parents

By Fisher Law LLC |

The primary difference between guardianship and a power of attorney is in the level of decision-making power, although there are many intricacies specific to each appointment, explains Presswire’s recent article entitled “Power of Attorney and Guardianship of an Elderly Parent.” The interactions with adult protective services, the probate court, elder law attorneys and healthcare… Read More »

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How to Be an Effective Advocate for Elderly Parents

By Fisher Law LLC |

Family caregivers must also understand their loved one’s wishes for care and quality of life. They must also be sure those wishes are respected. Further, it means helping them manage financial and legal matters, and making sure they receive appropriate services and treatments when they need them. AARP’s recent article entitled “How to Be… Read More »

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Why Does a Person Need a Living Will?

By Fisher Law LLC |

An advance directive or “living will” is a legal document that can give instructions about what kind of medical care you want, if you become seriously ill and are at the end of your life. You can state the types of medical treatments you do and do not want to receive and can designate… Read More »

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What Legal Documents Should You Have?

By Fisher Law LLC |

You might think that the coronavirus pandemic has caused everyone to get their estate planning documents in order, but the 20th annual Transamerica Retirement Survey of Retirees found that 30% of all retirees have nothing prepared—not even a will. That’s not good, for them or their families, says this timely article “6 Legal Documents… Read More »

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How Much Should We Tell the Children about the Estate Plan?

By Fisher Law LLC |

Congratulations, if you have finished your estate plan. You and your estate planning attorney created a plan that is suited for your family, you have checked on beneficiary designations, signed all of the necessary documents and named an executor to carry out your directions when you pass. However, have you talked about your estate… Read More »

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Know Your Parents’ Aging Strategies Before a Medical Crisis Hits

By Fisher Law LLC |

Many adult children in the US live far away from their parents. Managing aging parents or in-law medical events can be a serious challenge without proper preparation and understanding of what your parents’ strategy may or may not be, no matter where you live. Do you know what legal documentation your parents have in… Read More »

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How Do You Ask Parents about Estate Planning?

By Fisher Law LLC |

How do you ask your parents about their estate planning? No matter how you slice it, it’s a touchy subject to bring up. You don’t want to come off as greedy when asking your parents about their estate planning. However, you need answers to certain questions to ensure that their financial wishes are carried… Read More »

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How to Keep Track of Mom’s Healthcare Information if She Gets Sick or Injured

By Fisher Law LLC |

It’s common for seniors to have several chronic medical conditions that must be closely monitored and for which they take any number of prescription medications. Family caregivers usually are given a crash course in nursing and managing medical care, when they start helping an aging loved one. The greatest lesson is that organization is… Read More »

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Is It Time for a Pre-‘Check-out’ Checkup?

By Fisher Law LLC |

Federal News Network’s recent article entitled “Divorced, kids grown, moving? Time for a pre-checkout checkup!” says life changes mean changes for your estate plan, like when your children grow up and leave the home. Let’s review some of the key components of a complete estate plan. A basic estate plan includes powers or attorney… Read More »

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What are Power of Attorney Options?

By Fisher Law LLC |

FedWeek’s recent article entitled “The Options in Granting Powers of Attorney” explains that a power of attorney designates someone else to handle your affairs, if you can’t. Here are the major types: Limited power of attorney. This allows an agent to act on your behalf under specific circumstances, like a home sale closing that… Read More »

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