November 6, 2009, Newsletter Issue #4: Legal Catch-22
Tip of the Week
There is very little that you can do legally once your physician says you have probable Alzheimer's. The various websites, AARP, etc., will say to then prepare your Power of Attorney, Will, etc. But to be frank, it's too late. You'll need to spend several thousand to have a neurologist give you an evaluation, then have whatever you write video-taped and supervised by an attorney, etc. I know it sounds excessive and crazy, but even this can be challenged.
Some friends of the family designated and put into effect their Power of Attorney and Will before going on a cruise. I envy them, because this is early enough before anyone can argue that any dementia has set in. They will be well prepared. Maybe you are visiting this website for your parents, it's probably too late to prepare their paperwork, but not too late for you to do yours.
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