When should you transfer power of attorney?

Because of the control that power of attorney can give your agent—the ability to make financial, medical, and legal decisions on your behalf—it is important to choose someone you can trust. However, if it has been some time since you made your estate plan, it might be important to consider transferring power of attorney to [...]

By Kentucky ElderLaw|2020-06-24T13:55:04-04:00June 24th, 2020|Power of attorney|Comments Off

How do I know when my parents need more help?

At some point, it is likely that you will have to step in and provide care for your parents, but deciding when that time has come is not always easy. There is no specific age at which every person begins to need more help because each person is different. U.S. News and World Report explains [...]

By Kentucky ElderLaw|2020-06-20T21:38:27-04:00June 20th, 2020|Elder care|Comments Off

What is a living will?

As you write out a list of your wishes for after death, you may wonder what a living will is. By learning more about this document, you can fully appreciate the benefits of having one for your future. What it is A living will dictates what steps or measures medical professionals should use to take [...]

By Kentucky ElderLaw|2020-06-03T14:02:08-04:00June 3rd, 2020|Elder care|Comments Off