The documents to find, sign or copy now, before a crisis forces the question.
When a parent falls ill, families often discover too late that nobody can legally talk to the doctor, pay the bills or make a decision. Most of those problems start with paperwork that was never signed or can't be found.
This free two-page checklist covers 21 documents in four groups:
- Can I legally act for them? Powers of attorney, HIPAA authorization, advance directive and POLST
- Who they are and what covers them: Medicare, supplement and other insurance cards, long-term care policy and ID
- What they want and what they own: will, trust, deed, benefit letters and funeral wishes
- The ER-ready extras: medication list, allergies and diagnoses, and key contacts
Tick Have, Missing or Unsure for each document and write where it's kept. In 15 minutes you'll know exactly what's in place and what to take to an elder law attorney.
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Ready for the next step? The Care Command Center turns this list into a complete system in seven evenings.
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