Medical decisions have a way of being intimidating, especially if you have to make them on behalf of your family members or loved ones without their direct input. You may get left trying to guess what you think someone would want in a specific situation. Even if you previously talked about it with them, you may not fully recall the conversation or their wishes could have changed since then.
Who will advocate for your loved one's assisted living needs?
When you were growing up, your parents likely made personal sacrifices in order to provide for your best interests. Perhaps they went without luxuries or vacations so that they could pay for braces you needed for your teeth or send you to sports camp every summer. Now, you're older and so are they, and you want to help them transition to a Georgia assisted living center while making sure their best interests are protected.
Naming the right person as trustee for a special needs trust
The creation of a special needs trust is one of the simplest and most secure methods for family members to provide for someone they love who struggles with a physical or developmental disability. As the name implies, a special needs trust benefits an individual with unique and special needs.
Is it time to talk to your parent about assisted living?
Most adult children in Georgia and beyond are willing to provide whatever support they can for their aging parents. What the "big picture" of this support might look like is unique in every household. For some, it means stopping by once a week to mow the lawn, drive mom or dad to his or her eye doctor appointment, or make a run to the grocery store. For others, however, much more daily living support is needed; in fact, many adult children are currently in situations where they see signs that their parents might need to transition to assisted living.
Sisters do not trust brother re petition to be legal guardian
When adult children in Georgia join forces to help an aging parent, differences of opinion can get in the way of quality care. Sibling rivalry often works its way into elder care issues, especially regarding whether a legal guardian might be needed in a particular situation. Three siblings in another state are currently involved in a legal battle over such issues.
If your kids have grown up and moved out, update your will
One of the easiest mistakes for people to make regarding an estate plan for a last will is to assume that once they initially complete the process of creating one, they won't have to worry about it anymore. While it is true that creating an estate plan or last will provides you with peace of mind and your loved ones with security and guidance about your wishes in the event that something happens to you, the guidance and protection in your estate plan is only as good as the plan itself.
Helping a Georgia loved one resolve nursing home issues
It is no secret that leaving an independent living environment behind typically prompts numerous changes and challenges in the lives of Georgia elders. A senior may enter a nursing home by his or her own choice, or alongside a lot of prodding and convincing from adult children and others. It is critical for elders to know where to seek guidance and support as they adapt to full-time nursing care.
Special needs trusts can help protect assistance benefits
Many families worry about providing support for a family member with a disability without disqualifying them from government assistance. This is particularly concerning for those who have some assets to sustain them but cannot afford the care and treatment they need without some government benefits.
