Elder Law, Will having a durable power of attorney prevent the need for a conservatorship? You Might Also Like When does a power of attorney become effective? If I give my agent immediate powers, do I forfeit all rights to make financial decisions? If my spouse and I own everything jointly, might a durable power of attorney still be useful? Will my loved one get worse care in the nursing home once Medicaid starts paying for his/her care? What if I do not want to go to a nursing home? Are there ways to get services brought into the home?
Elder Law, Will having a durable power of attorney prevent the need for a conservatorship? You Might Also Like When does a power of attorney become effective? If I give my agent immediate powers, do I forfeit all rights to make financial decisions? If my spouse and I own everything jointly, might a durable power of attorney still be useful? Will my loved one get worse care in the nursing home once Medicaid starts paying for his/her care? What if I do not want to go to a nursing home? Are there ways to get services brought into the home?