by fawcettlaw | Nov 16, 2013 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
Conservatorship and adult guardianship are essentially the same thing, different states use one name or the other. To keep things simple, we’ll just use the term conservatorship. If someone can’t make important decisions for themselves, a judge appoints...
by fawcettlaw | Nov 8, 2013 | Fawcett & Fawcett, From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
[H]ealthcare Power of Attorney allows you, should you become unable to voice your own decisions for whatever reason, to exercise your own beliefs and wishes regarding your personal medical care. The person you choose can communicate on your behalf on behalf in...
by fawcettlaw | Nov 1, 2013 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
What are Advance Directives? Advance directives are instructions to your family, medical providers and others about what kind of medical and nursing care you would want (or not want) if you were unable to give instructions. One common misuse of the term is to refer to...
by fawcettlaw | Oct 23, 2013 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
[W]e’ve all heard the phrase “power of attorney” before. But do you really know what it means? At some point in your life, you may have to create a power of attorney. It’s best then to have a clear understanding about what this means, and how it can benefit you....
by fawcettlaw | Oct 7, 2013 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
[W]ell I’m back after a short sabbatical, and just in time to weigh in on week-two of the Federal Government shutdown. The very thought of a Government shutdown makes many of us cringe, especially if we depend on the Federal Government for our employment,...
by fawcettlaw | Jul 3, 2013 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
[A] big financial concern for many families is how to pay for the care their loved ones may need. The majority of the services for seniors in this country are paid for privately, not by the government or health insurance. This can be a shocking realization for...
