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<\/a><\/p>\nA concerned daughter was curious how to protect her 93-year-old mother\u2019s assets<\/strong> if she should become ill or die. She does not have a living will<\/strong> or a trust<\/strong> regarding her properties.<\/p>\n There\u2019s hardly and \u201cif\u201d when it comes to becoming ill or dying. Her mother has been fortunate to have lived a long life, but luck does not last forever.<\/p>\n (Related: Creating a Safe Home for Elder Care<\/a>)<\/p>\n There are several legal documents her mother need to protect both herself and her assets. Arguable the most important are powers of attorney<\/span><\/strong> for healthcare and for finances. With these documents she can designate people to make medical decisions and handle her finances for her should she become incapacitated. Also, filling out a living will<\/strong><\/span> would outline the life-prolonging care she would and wouldn\u2019t want if she is unable to make her wishes known. In some states, living wills<\/strong> are combined with powers of attorney<\/strong> (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A concerned daughter was curious how to protect her 93-year-old mother\u2019s assets if she should become ill or die. She does not have a living will or a trust regarding her properties. There\u2019s hardly and \u201cif\u201d when it comes to…<\/span><\/p>\n