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YES, by all means spread the word and talk to everyone, your friends, children, parents, etc about the need for proper and LEGAL estate planning by someone who has elder law expertise. It is essential as they can steer you in the right direction and give you benefit of their experience and your state laws to avoid pitfalls. My parents used an attorney who took their money, wrote up legal documents that are not a nightmare and further let them my parents leave without the documents notarized by the attorney. They did get them notarized elsewhere, but they are not filed with the attorney or the city; and my parents would not give the kids or trusted person a copy...now my elder widowed mother has misplaced the will. Worse, she has only known legal documents (AMD, POAs, will, etc.) in the house and all will be lost if there was a fire, theft or other.
Consider having frank discussions with our parents, spouse, siblings about caregiving, costs, expectations, etc. so it is out in the open long before the it is actually needed so there aren't misunderstandings on who cares for who, who bears expenses/burdens, etc., family impact, etc.
As with any service, including legal service, get references and call them before hiring the attorney. Senior Services, AL facilities, etc. are all good sources for finding elder law professionals.
Senior Choices of Southwest Florida.
http://www.aaaswfl.org/
Make sure you also have a care agreement so your personal finances don't diminish to nul …....
How about this - Everyone here should take what they've learned and make it a personal mission to tell as many people as possible to get their paperwork in order LONG BEFORE anything goes wrong.
The earlier people start examining their beliefs and legally documenting their desires, the sooner more people won't have so many of the problems that are constantly described in this forum.
There is an Ombudsman for nursing homes who should be able to answer questions and tell you what you can do. If you have trouble finding these resources, write again with your county and state, and someone can help you.
Who are you helping...mom, dad, uncle, etc?
How old are you? They?
Are you caretaking?
They live alone, with you, assist living, nursing home?
Is this a new situation or how long?
I am desperate to find an elder care lawyer that I can afford. Any suggestions?
Thanks!