Maintaining autonomy is important to the Alzheimer?s patient and they may become argumentative as they struggle to understand what is happening and vacillate between normal behavior and cognitive challenges. At this time, the family, with the aid of an experienced elder law attorney needs to get the proper legal documents signed in order to protect the loved one?s property and finances and then find a way to finance the care. Waiting for an Alzheimer?s diagnosis is not necessary and estate planning documents, such as a power of attorney and living will can be executed at any time, even in healthy individuals.
Darol Tuttle, a Tacoma-based attorney specializing in elder care law believes it?s never too soon to prepare for eventual long-term care needs, and he emphasizes that financing such care does not have to burden the individual or family member if planning starts early. With the increased incidence of Alzheimer?s diagnoses each year, he sees many family members seeking immediate long-term care financing help, along with needing all the proper legal documents executed by an already cognitively impaired person. ?Early planning care reduce a lot of the last minute stress,? says Tuttle.
Getting Legal Help
Experienced Tacoma elder law attorney Darol Tuttle understands the nuances of planning for long-term care and asset protection. He can help you make a thorough plan to give you peace of mind. Contact us today at 253-272-1904 or by email at info@daroltuttle.com.
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