Yesterday morning My mother and I stumbled upon the conversation of having some kind of papers or will in place in the event we need them. It's not a easy conversation to speak about, but I was glad that we more or less stumbled upon it, instead of me bringing it up. I don't want her to feel bad or anything, but I just explain how important it is we have documents in place so in the event we need them I can make the decisions I know she wants made. Its scary to know if something happened right now, medically speaking or legally speaking also I can't make the decisions my mother has spoke about. I know the best route is to go to an elder care attorney but we can not afford to do that at all. So can I just go online, and print out forms that we fill in, and sign in front of notary? Is that still legally binding? I need something that allows me to make financial decisions in the case she isn't able to do so any further since I have a investment on a home with her that does not have my name on the deed, but I've paid penny for penny what she has. I need that to be protected for myself & son. If anyone can offer any advice I'd appreciate it. I want it done the right way, but attorney fees just are not an option. So I figure something in writing would be better then nothing, right?? Thanks guys so much, Love & light to you and yours! Happy weekend as well:-)
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If money is an issue, do try to find an pro bona attorney or Legal Aid to help you out. Glad you are looking into having this paperwork done. It can be difficult to get our elders to even talk about Power of Attorneys or even Wills. Thank goodness I got my parents to update their Wills last year, or it would have might a nightmare after my Mom recently passed because of the way the old Will was written.
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You really should see a lawyer because your investment is meaningless in the event she needs Medicaid for a nursing home.