Care planning for parents
When a parent needs more help each year
The first questions are usually small: who can sign, who talks to the doctor, who pays. We answer those, then plan for the bigger ones.
Start with the papers that let you act: a power of attorney for money and a health care directive for medical decisions. Then we look at how care would be paid for, whether through savings, insurance or Medicaid, and how to protect the home and a spouse who stays in it. If your parent never signed anything and can no longer decide, we explain guardianship and what it asks of you.
Where we usually begin
Powers of attorney for money and for health care
A review of how long-term care would be paid for
Medicaid planning that protects a spouse and the home
Guardianship, when there are no papers
Fees
What each piece costs
Court filing fees for a guardianship are separate and set by the court. We give you the amounts before anything is filed.
- Flat fee
Powers of attorney
For one parent who can still sign and wants someone ready to step in.
Money and health care papers
A signing visit
Copies for the people named
- Flat fee
Long-term care review
We read the finances and tell you what the options are.
A review of papers and accounts
A written summary for the family
A flat quote for any planning after
- Quoted
Guardianship
When a parent can’t decide and signed nothing.
Quoted after the first meeting
Hearing preparation
Reports the court asks for
What sons and daughters ask us
My mother has memory problems. Is it too late for papers?
Not always. She can sign if she understands what she’s signing, and we’ll meet her to find out. If she can’t, we’ll talk about what else is possible.
Do we have to sell the house to pay for care?
Not necessarily. There are ways to plan for care costs without losing a home, and some work only if started early. A review tells you where you stand.
I live on another island. Can I help from here?
Yes. Many of our families coordinate by video, and we’ll include you in every meeting you want to join.
Bring one parent, one folder and your questions
Papers don’t have to be in order. We’ll sort them with you.