Elder Law, Will having a power of attorney and health care proxy in place prevent the need for a guardianship? You Might Also Like If I give my agent immediate powers, do I forfeit all rights to make financial decisions? If my mother or father is not able to handle his or her own financial matters, what can I do? Should I add my family members names on my assets and avoid a will? I am single. What happens if I have to go to a nursing home? Do I have to wait five years after giving anything away to get Medicaid?
Elder Law, Will having a power of attorney and health care proxy in place prevent the need for a guardianship? You Might Also Like If I give my agent immediate powers, do I forfeit all rights to make financial decisions? If my mother or father is not able to handle his or her own financial matters, what can I do? Should I add my family members names on my assets and avoid a will? I am single. What happens if I have to go to a nursing home? Do I have to wait five years after giving anything away to get Medicaid?