Elder Law Estate Planning

Adult children should be interested in their parents' legal affairs to help navigate health or end-of-life decisions. A parent will likely require their adult children to be aware of their wishes in case of incapacity. Below you will find several key questions to ask your parent and resource links to questions you may have about Powers of Attorney and Considering a Financial Caregiver.:

1. Do you have an elder law power of attorney?

2. Do you have a health care proxy and living will?

3. Do you have a will or a trust?

4. Do you have long-term care insurance?

Resource links to help you begin the conversation with family and your loved ones.
Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection - Guide to considering a financial caregiver.
Washingtonlawhelp.org- Questions and Answers on Powers of Attorney

(Source:  https://www.recordonline.com/news/20191005/bonnie-kraham-elder-law-estate-planning-questions-to-ask-your-senior-parents)

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