Questions About Money & Legal Matters

1. Any suggestions for talking to my father, who has Alzheimer's, about his finances?

   Question - I'd like to have a discussion about my parents' assets before my 79-year-old dad, who's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, worsens. I'm already noticing that he has trouble paying bills, and I'm beginning to worry about long-term care, and I don't really know what his income and assets are.
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2. Can legal documents be changed after an Alzheimer's diagnosis?

   Question - Caregivers usually don't need to be consulted about changes to legal documents, but the one who changes them must have the mental capacity to do so.
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3. Are guardians required by law for mentally incompetent elders?

   Question - There has to be some pretty good evidence of neglect or mismanagement before a court will require a legal guardian or conservator.
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4. Where can I get free help with legal questions?

   Question - There are several places to look for free legal help because of poor treatment at a VA hospital.
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5. As a husband, what financial steps should I take to both protect my wife as she progresses through the steps of Alzheimer's and myself?

   Question - As a husband, what financial steps should I take to both protect my wife as she progresses through the steps of Alzheimer's and myself?? I need to take to protect my finances as the treatment gets more expensive.
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6. What is my mother's legal obligation to pay donation pledges she has given over the phone?

   Question - There are some ways to cut back on hectoring calls from charitable organizations--and guidelines about whether a person must make good on pledges.
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7. Can my half-brother keep me from seeing my mother, who is in a nursing home?

   Question - Make sure you've tried to get to the bottom of a family member's attempts to block you from seeing your ailing mother. Then, you may need to take matters in your own hands.
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