I see people who can head off a likely disaster by naming an “in case person.” Or now’s the time, and they need a paper to let them talk to doctors, hospitals, banks. I see people at their wits end … Continue reading →

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“In case person”

Posted on May 11, 2020 by dgermann

People need someone to be their “in case person:” in case I get sick, who will make good decisions for me? Others need some legal authority to make decisions for Mom or Dad or Spouse. Some people are overwhelmed by … Continue reading →

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POAs not about words

Posted on October 13, 2018 by dgermann

Lawyer, POAs are not primarily about the words in your form, but about the elder in your focus. :- Doug.

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Opening a door

Posted on October 3, 2018 by dgermann

With a POA we are opening a door to better caring; we are closing a door to those who might not make the best choices. :- Doug.

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Improve lives–and deaths

Posted on September 8, 2018 by dgermann

We elder caring lawyers have an attitude beyond being purveyors of legal documents—we want to improve lives—and deaths. Let’s see how to apply that to lowly POAs. :- Doug.

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Sterile side-lights

Posted on September 8, 2018 by dgermann

We elder caring attorneys don’t think of POAs as sterile side-lights to Wills and Trusts. :- Doug.

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Profound this area of law

Posted on April 10, 2018 by dgermann

Profound is the area of law I get to work in, dealing with life, death, nursing homes, grandchildren. :- Doug.

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Guardianship is the price

Posted on April 20, 2017 by dgermann

Guardianship is the price for not having a power of attorney. :- Doug.

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People who need POAs

Posted on August 20, 2016 by dgermann

I care about people who need Powers of Attorney. :- Doug.

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A quiet little

Posted on July 2, 2016 by dgermann

We have a quiet little law practice in elder caring: we provide powers of assistance, get court permission for you to act for your loved one, and find you help to pay for home and nursing care. :- Doug.

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A quiet little elder caring law practice

Posted on May 18, 2016 by dgermann

We have a quiet little elder caring law practice caring for people caring for their family. For instance, we help these ways: —Powers of assistance, if it’s soon enough —If it is later, Judge signed licenses to care for (They … Continue reading →

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I might be doing powers of attorney so

Posted on February 21, 2016 by dgermann

I might be doing powers of attorney so Don can handle Mary’s banking and doctoring; I might be working with them through rearranging assets and gathering proofs so Mary can get relief from that six-times-their-income nursing home bill; I might … Continue reading →

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