National Elder Law Month was originally inaugurated to bring awareness to senior care issues by President Kennedy. Elder law encompasses a broad range of different types of concerns, including planning for health care, decision making and documenting, being aware of how best to protect your finances for retirement and the possibility of long-term care, asset protection planning, legacy planning and other aspects of your estate.
Elderly individuals face many different possible challenges and documenting their estate wishes will help make things easier if and when something happens to you. For example, appointing a power of attorney agent could help you ensure that someone else is able to step in quickly and take over management of your affairs if something leaves you unable to do so, such as an accident, injury, or sudden illness.
Whether you’re concerned about elder law planning for an aging parent or yourself, it helps to have someone else to talk to about these important issues. You may want to create your elder law plan now and then make adjustments in the future as needed. While no one wants to think about the possibility of being unable to make decisions for themselves or having an urgent healthcare crisis, it is far better for you and your family to document these things now in the event of an emergency. You will make things much easier for all involved when you’ve taken the time to share what’s most important to you. Unsure where to start? We can assist with that.
An estate planning and elder law attorney in Pasadena can help walk you through every aspect of these comprehensive plans so that you understand how best to align your wishes with estate planning strategies. Don’t hesitate to contact a qualified Pasadena estate planning attorney today.
