Life Planning
One of the
difficult truths of aging is that a time may come when a person must
depend on others to take care of their affairs. As physical or mental
capabilities diminish, many elders may no longer be able to make decisions
for themselves or follow through with those decisions. There can be
enormous problems at this point in trying to get business affairs or
personal care decisions accomplished, and also in handling them the way
the elder would wish. Some of these difficulties may be lessened or
prevented by planning ahead and anticipating that day when a person might
not be able to tell others what he or she wants. By using some life
planning documents, a person can help others to understand their values
and wishes so that if the time comes, others can act for that person.
Our firm
provides counsel and advice on the preparation of life planning documents
tailored to the specific circumstances of each client. Typical life
planning documents would include a financial power of attorney, living
will, health care power of attorney, and a living trust.