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Legal Considerations For Caregivers

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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ELDER LAW

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CAREGIVERS
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WHO ARE YOU CARING FOR?

DIFFERENT IDEAS FOR DIFFERENT FAMILIES
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GETTING AUTHORITY

POWERS OF ATTORNEY AND GUARDIANSHIP
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POWERS OF ATTORNEY

  • Signed by the individual
  • Health care or Finances
  • Can be immediate or springing
  • Can be limited
  • Can't override wishes
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GUARDIANSHIP

  • Need dr. certification
  • Court process
  • Accounting/reports
  • Can be contested
  • Person has no decisionmaking ability
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ACTING FOR SOMEONE

WHAT CAN YOU DO AND HOW CAN YOU DO IT
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TALK!

DISCUSS WISHES FOR CARE
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MANAGING HEALTH CARE

  • Know the person's wishes
  • Gather information
  • Keep family members informed
  • Only make decisions if person can't
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COORDINATING CAREGIVING

KEEPING EVERYONE IN THE LOOP
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living wills and post

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GETTING PAID

KEEPING THINGS EQUAL AND LEGAL
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TUESLEY HALL KONOPA LLP

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