Are you concerned about your parents’ future? Are you hoping that they take the necessary steps in getting their estate plan and elder law details in order? Do you realize that now’s the best time to do so?
It doesn’t matter if you’re currently a caregiver to your parents or have reason to believe this may be the case in the future, there are steps you can take to help them move forward in the right direction.
We provide a variety of information on our website pertaining to caregivers, including the following:
“The job of caring for someone with a physical or mental disability, such as Alzheimer’s disease, is one of the biggest challenges you will ever face. In addition to juggling your own schedule, you are constantly on call, making sure your loved one’s needs are met. In general, caregivers are concerned about ensuring their loved one is properly cared for and receiving the best medical treatment, all without spending down their life savings.”
Here are some of the many reasons why you should help your parents work closely with an East Brunswick elder law attorney:
- Medicaid planning. Even if your parents don’t qualify for Medicaid right now, this could change at some point in the future – but only if they have the right plan in place. With Medicaid planning, your parents can be rest assured that they are making the right financial moves in respect to receiving benefits down the road.
- Information on how to pay for long term care. Many people believe that Medicare will pay for their long term care, but this isn’t the case. While Medicaid can pick up some of the tab, there are other things your parents need to think about. An elder law attorney can discuss all these options, such as long term care insurance.
- Estate planning. Generally speaking, elder law and estate planning go together hand in hand. If your parents are going to focus on one they might as well focus on both. An example of this would be creating a will, trust, and/or power of attorney.
As you can see, there are a variety of ways that an East Brunswick elder law attorney can assist your parents.
Final Thoughts
Here’s the issue most people face: their parents are healthy enough right now that they don’t want to think about estate planning and elder law matters. Unfortunately, they don’t realize that things can and probably will change in the future.
It may be up to you to explain this, letting them know that consulting with an attorney right now can save them time, money, and stress in the future.
If you or your parents require any assistance with elder law related matters, you’ve come to the right place. We are more than happy to provide the assistance you require. Don’t hesitate to contact us online or via phone at your earliest convenience. We can answer your questions, provide feedback, and make sure you and your parents feel better about the future.
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