Durable power of attorney
Summary Durable power of attorney is the legal right to handle financial, legal, or medical matters for another person even after that person can no longer make or communicate decisions for themselves. This article explains the difference between durable and non-durable power of attorney. It then describes the main kinds of durable power of attorney […]
Do Not Resuscitate and Do Not Intubate orders
Summary Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) and Do Not Intubate (DNI) orders are medical documents that tell doctors and emergency medics not to try to bring a person back to life if their heart has stopped beating or they have stopped breathing. This article defines both orders, explains why there is some confusion about the two […]
Decisions related to aging and the end of life
Summary A person planning for aging and end of life must make a set of important decisions about medical, financial, and legal matters. This article lists the basic decisions that a person needs to make about their finances, estate, medical treatment, and their remains. Decisions about finances and the estate A person planning for aging […]
Assets and liabilities
Summary Making a list of assets (money and belongings) and liabilities (debts) is one of the first steps in creating an estate plan. This article explains the main reasons a person should create this list and what types of items they should include. It also addresses the topic of how and why to include pets […]
Engaging the right attorney or online service
Summary Few things can be as challenging as determining when it’s necessary to engage the services of a lawyer, and finding the right lawyer or service for your needs. Elder law attorneys specialize in legal areas relevant to older adults and their children. Several online services can help with the creation of various legal documents, […]
Basic legal documents
Summary Few plan to become ill, disabled, or incapacitated. When the unexpected happens, however, having legal documents in place to ensure that wishes are acted upon is essential. Regardless of how much property or assets someone owns, it’s important to ensure that you have these basic legal documents in place, including: last will and testament, […]
Normal memory loss versus dementia
Summary Memory loss is a normal part of aging. If a loved one can’t remember where they left their keys, the password for a website, or the name of a former classmate, it does not necessarily mean there is a problem. As long as there is no underlying medical condition, memory lapses such as these […]
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