https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/Consider-the-legal-and-financial-implications/m-p/2337431#M102 <P><SPAN>Start thinking about some of the difficult legal and financial issues you may face as a caregiver.</SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN> If your loved one goes into a nursing home, how will they afford it? Would you sell their house? How does power of attorney work? Do&nbsp;they have a will? Tackling these issues can be upsetting. But it's best to know the details so you're not taken by surprise. Talk to a geriatric care manager, a social worker, an elder law attorney, or get in touch with a caregivers' organization.&nbsp;</SPAN></P> Mon, 26 Oct 2020 21:00:55 GMT AARPMichaelP 2020-10-26T21:00:55Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/Consider-the-legal-and-financial-implications/m-p/2337431#M102 <P><SPAN>Start thinking about some of the difficult legal and financial issues you may face as a caregiver.</SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN> If your loved one goes into a nursing home, how will they afford it? Would you sell their house? How does power of attorney work? Do&nbsp;they have a will? Tackling these issues can be upsetting. But it's best to know the details so you're not taken by surprise. Talk to a geriatric care manager, a social worker, an elder law attorney, or get in touch with a caregivers' organization.&nbsp;</SPAN></P> Mon, 26 Oct 2020 21:00:55 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/Consider-the-legal-and-financial-implications/m-p/2337431#M102 AARPMichaelP 2020-10-26T21:00:55Z