Legal Considerations for Seniors Who Need In Home Health Care Services in Roswell, Artesia, and Carlsbad, NM
Comfort Keepers is here to help your loved one and family consider possible legal outcomes for those who need in home health care services
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. You can use the Internet as a resource or consult with a lawyer for expert advice.
Online Resources For In Home Health Care Services
The Internet can be a great resource for information on legal issues pertaining to seniors and in home health care services. Just be careful to use only reliable and trustworthy resources. The following are a few helpful resources:
- Law Issues for Consumers (American Bar Association)
- Lawyer Locator Tool (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.)
- Find Legal Help (American Bar Association)
- New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department
Get Important Documents in Order
As you get older, you may need to get some important information and documents in order. They 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, please contact 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, the more you and your family will be protected in the future. If you need further assistance with in home health care services please don't hesitate to call our office
