Author: alisonjfia

There are 5 legal documents every elder should have in place:

1- Medical Directive:
Also known as an Advanced Directive. This document sets out the level and extent of care your loved one wants to receive when they become ill or incapacitated.

2- Power of Attorney for Healthcare:
A power of attorney for healthcare allows you to make healthcare decisions for your loved one.

3- Power of Attorney for Finances:
A power of attorney for finances allows you to manage your loved one’s financial affairs, pay bills, sell property, contract for services, rent property, pick living arrangements, and so on.

4- Revocable Trust:
It allows your loved ones to retain control over their estate while making transfers of assets to beneficiaries.

5- Will:
A will is a legal document that lets your loved one tell the world who should receive which of his or her assets after death.

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