We hope this series of blog posts can help family caregivers and advocates make better-informed choices for their loved ones. The health care system is complex and ever-changing. It is hard enough to make difficult decisions on behalf of yourself, but when you...
The term “estate plan” usually invokes thoughts of death and money. Most often people seek out an estate planning attorney to draft complex instructions for how their money will be handled after death. Clients spend hours thinking about how much money will go to...
Mr. W lived in the community with his beloved wife until she died due to COVID complications. Following her death, Mr. W lost the ability to care for his personal needs, his home, and his finances. Unfortunately, his neighbors had to call 911 and Mr. W was admitted to...
It is the most wonderful time of the year! It is also known to be one of the most stress-filled. The holiday season can be overwhelming for many individuals as they manage personal responsibilities combined with the physical and/or cognitive health care needs of a...
Planning ahead for a health care crisis is an essential step toward being certain you will have someone looking out for your best interests if/when you are temporarily or permanently unable to do so yourself. This plan usually includes a health care representative...
In this blog series, I am discussing the need for a better guardianship system in Indiana. In the first installment, I introduced the idea of the three-legged guardianship stool of access, quality, and accountability. In my last blog post I discussed ways to increase...
Many individuals name their family members as their agent under a power of attorney simply as the default option. However, the agent almost always has a life of their own and serving as a power of attorney can be overwhelming and difficult. Read how one daughter and...
If Hoosiers want to see a world class guardianship system for our state – one that respects the legal rights of incapacitated persons, not to mention other family members; one that makes quality guardianship services available to those that need it; and one that has...
When facing a serious health issue, it is not unusual to suddenly realize how important having a plan in place can be. Life can go from great to very scary in an instant. Having some control over the future can be calming and reassuring. Who will advocate for me?...
Guardianship is receiving national attention following the wake of the movie I Care A Lot (2020) and coverage of Britney Spears’ guardianship. A Hollywood movie and press coverage of one unique guardianship case is not necessarily prescriptive of the problems with...
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