With technology and innovation creating access to the legal world easier than ever before, it is common for me to see a power of attorney that someone downloaded from the Internet that is ineffective in dealing with matters related to aging and securing long-term care. Prior to Ohio’s adoption of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, every attorney drafted their…
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Should I Divorce My Terminally Ill Spouse?
While catching up on recent news, I came across this advice column about a man’s decision to divorce his terminally ill wife. It made me very sad for the couple. It also reminded me that many people might believe this is their only resort when a spouse is facing devastating illness that requires long-term care. The husband must have felt…
Your Elder Years Strategy
I recently saw two advertisements from companies trying to help people “stop Medicaid from taking your retirement.” The ads paint a frightening picture and offer advice on how to avoid trouble. Typically, when you read between the lines of these advertisements, you see they’re usually advising you to take one or two strategies: develop some kind of trust, or invest…
Can I Trust That Life or Death Decision?
For years, I have been helping people complete durable powers of attorney for healthcare, living wills, and do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders. Collectively, these documents are called “advance directives.” They give directions about the care desired in advance of the need for that care. Advance directives allow you to select whether or not you want your healthcare providers to stop giving you…