For those caring for elderly relatives in Multnomah County, Oregon, there may be relief knowing that the senior has a medical directive, power of attorney, and/or trust in case he or she becomes incapacitated. However, it’s also possible that there is no guiding documentation to help when the relative is unable to make decisions on his or her own behalf. In Oregon, adult guardianships and conservatorships may be the only way to ensure your relative is cared for in later years.
Read MoreSeveral aspects of estate planning can feel overwhelming, which is why so many people tend to procrastinate and put the process off for a later time. Especially when it comes to helping aging parents, putting together an estate plan can feel like a huge task. There’s the need to gather a lot of documentation, pay for an estate planning attorney, and perhaps the hardest part, to contemplate one’s own death. Adult children often run into these obstacles when they try to encourage their parents to stop procrastinating and get their affairs in order.
Read MoreDid you know July is National Sandwich Generation Month? You may have never heard of it before, but if you care for aging parents and young children, you are part of this growing demographic.
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