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Essential Legal Documents: What Are Advanced Directives, Living Wills and Powers of Attorney?

What Legal Documents Do I Need? There are three legal documents you need, at a minimum. It is in your best interests to appoint a health care proxy, someone who...Read entire article »

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What You Need to Know About Living Wills: Part 1

I think the only living being who may not have yet heard of the Terri Schiavo case is my cat, Mildred. And, she’s no dummy. In all seriousness though,...Read entire article »

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What You Need to Know About Living Wills: Part 2

(This is the second half in a two-part series. Read What You Need to Know About Living Wills: Part 1.) In continuing last week’s discussion on advance directives and...Read entire article »

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Dying with Dignity

My grandmother passed away surrounded by loved ones in the sterility of a hospital room. Recently diagnosed with stomach cancer, she was shuttled back and forth to the hospital...Read entire article »

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Important Documents Checklist

What financial and legal documents do you and your elderly loved ones need? Download Gilbert Guide’s Important Docs Suitcase for a checklist of all the important paperwork you need.   ...Read entire article »

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Face Sheet: Patient Information At-a-Glance

A face sheet is used by physicians, caregivers and care managers so that an individual’s health and medical requirements along with personal preferences are listed in an easy-to-use format. Download...Read entire article »

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What Is…Guardianship or Conservatorship?

When a person is deemed incompetent in a court of law, their funds and property are then turned over to another person. This process is called guardianship—or in some states...Read entire article »