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Elder Care Lawyer Necessary?

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Sep 14, 2025 | Replies (6)

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We found it hard to find an Elder Care lawyer here. It is quite specialized so call around to see if there is one near you. They can ensure you have a durable power of attorney - durable means that it stays in effect if your partner becomes incapacitated. We included both myself and our son to independently have power of attorney. We also had them create a very detailed Health Care Directive as husband had very specific wishes and a document allowing our son to be paid an hourly wage if he had to fill in as power of attorney...since he works more than fulltime.

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Are you in the US? Near any cities? I’m sorry you’re having trouble finding an Elder Law attorney. They are highly visible in my state. With your situation, advice from someone who is highly trained in estate planning, potentially Special Needs Trust, asset protection, is crucial. These matters go further than getting Powers of Attorney, although those are important too. If you’d like, please PM and I’ll try to suggest some ways to get more information on it.