https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-2-Make-a-family-plan/m-p/2372547#M136 <P>Discuss caregiving matters with all involved members of your family. Put in writing who will be responsible for which caregiving roles — and have all parties sign.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>This is not a legal document, but it will help keep peace within the family by making everyone's role clear. The biggest precursor of legal problems is bad communication.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><STRONG>Below you can find other legal checklist items for family caregivers:</STRONG></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-1-Have-the-right/m-p/2369576" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #1: Have the right documents</A></P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-3-Organize-important/m-p/2377574" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #3: Organize important papers</SPAN></A></P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-4-Explore-potential/m-p/2381025" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #4: Explore potential financial help</SPAN></A></P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-5-Look-for-tax-breaks/m-p/2383207" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #5: Look for tax breaks and life insurance deals</SPAN></A></P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-6-Think-beyond-your/m-p/2386150" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #6: Think beyond your loved one</SPAN></A></P> Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:40:57 GMT AARPMichaelP 2021-02-17T18:40:57Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-2-Make-a-family-plan/m-p/2372547#M136 <P>Discuss caregiving matters with all involved members of your family. Put in writing who will be responsible for which caregiving roles — and have all parties sign.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>This is not a legal document, but it will help keep peace within the family by making everyone's role clear. The biggest precursor of legal problems is bad communication.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><STRONG>Below you can find other legal checklist items for family caregivers:</STRONG></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-1-Have-the-right/m-p/2369576" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #1: Have the right documents</A></P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-3-Organize-important/m-p/2377574" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #3: Organize important papers</SPAN></A></P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-4-Explore-potential/m-p/2381025" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #4: Explore potential financial help</SPAN></A></P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-5-Look-for-tax-breaks/m-p/2383207" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #5: Look for tax breaks and life insurance deals</SPAN></A></P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-6-Think-beyond-your/m-p/2386150" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #6: Think beyond your loved one</SPAN></A></P> Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:40:57 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-2-Make-a-family-plan/m-p/2372547#M136 AARPMichaelP 2021-02-17T18:40:57Z