Hey everyone, my elderly parent is having trouble making decisions about their finances and health care. We’re considering legal guardianship but not sure where to start. Any advice?
I went through this with my grandma. It’s a lot of paperwork, but getting a good attorney helped a ton.
Phoenix said:
I went through this with my grandma. It’s a lot of paperwork, but getting a good attorney helped a ton.
Which attorney did you use? IDK where to find someone reliable.
@Cedar
Check local elder law firms or ask for recommendations from the court.
Phoenix said:
I went through this with my grandma. It’s a lot of paperwork, but getting a good attorney helped a ton.
Yeah, attorney was super helpful. Also, make sure to get all necessary medical documents ready.
Have you considered alternatives like power of attorney? It might be less invasive.
Mia said:
Have you considered alternatives like power of attorney? It might be less invasive.
What’s power of attorney exactly? Not too familiar with it.
Mia said:
Have you considered alternatives like power of attorney? It might be less invasive.
What’s power of attorney exactly? Not too familiar with it.
It’s a legal document that lets someone make decisions on behalf of another. Might be simpler than full guardianship.
Mia said:
Have you considered alternatives like power of attorney? It might be less invasive.
Yeah, POA can cover financial and medical decisions without taking away all their autonomy.
Make sure to involve other family members to avoid conflicts down the line.
Ridley said:
Make sure to involve other family members to avoid conflicts down the line.
Good point. We had some disagreements in my family about this and it was stressful.
Don’t forget to take care of yourself during this process. It can be emotionally draining.
Quill said:
Don’t forget to take care of yourself during this process. It can be emotionally draining.
Thanks for the reminder. I’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately.
Using community resources like social workers can make the process smoother.
Alyssa said:
Using community resources like social workers can make the process smoother.
Where can I find social workers who specialize in elder care?
Alyssa said:
Using community resources like social workers can make the process smoother.
Where can I find social workers who specialize in elder care?
Check with local hospitals or elder care organizations. They usually have contacts.
Alyssa said:
Using community resources like social workers can make the process smoother.
Agreed, they can provide valuable guidance and support.