Care at Home Legal Considerations
Consider these resources for care at home in Canton, GA and surrounding areas
As you get older, you’ll want to start getting your legal affairs in order. It’s also important to make sure your family understands your legal plans and requests for the end of your life. Comfort Keepers in Canton, GA suggests using the Internet as a resource or consulting with a lawyer for expert advice. Want to discuss more? Call us at (770) 887-0492.
Here are some topics you and your loved ones may want to look into before or while receiving care at home
- Advanced medical directives
- Wills, trusts, and other probate matters
- Appointment of legal representatives
- Disability discrimination counseling
- Life, health, and home care insurance
- Retirement advice
- Tax advice
Online Resources For Senior Care
The Internet can be a great resource for information on legal issues pertaining to seniors, including suggestions for how to plan your care at home. Just be careful to use only reliable and trustworthy resources. Our team at Comfort Keepers has compiled a list of resources that we consider most helpful:
- Law Issues for Consumers (American Bar Association)
- Lawyer Locator Tool (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.)
- Find Legal Help (American Bar Association)
- Georgia Palliative Care and Quality of Life Council
Get Important Documents in Order
As you get older, you may need to get some important information and documents in order. These documents should be kept in a safe, but easily accessible, place in case of an emergency. Some of these documents may include:
- Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
- Insurance Information
- Healthcare Information
- Wills and Trusts
- Bank Statements
- Mortgage Records
- Investment Records
- Marriage or Divorce Papers
- Loan Papers
- Credit Card Information
For expert advice and assistance with legal affairs, Comfort Keepers of Canton, GA and nearby areas suggest contacting a lawyer for more information. Your lawyer can help you plan for the end of your life by creating a will and/or a trust and appointing a guardian or conservator. The more you prepare before you need care at home, the more you and your family will be protected in the future.
