I knew enough to pick a good lawyer based on some research .
The first thing he did was refer me to a woman who specializes in getting Alzheimers patient into a very good nursing home. Which she did, and at a low PPA (Patient Payment Allowance.) I was pleased.
Then the lawyer stepped in and redid my will, got me a power of attorney, and did several other things.
I was more than satisfied with his bill.
The laws are different in every state, and you need to pick a good elder services lawyer, or you will pay for it in time and money to the nursing home. - Tom
The lady from the bank set my sister and I up to get the power of attny. Also helpd in getting my folks signatures verified (certified?) It was 20+ yrs ago and I forget the right term. My sister was an RN out on disability and I had taken early retirement for just this reason. I cooked and cleaned and learned to give injections. My sister took care of dealing with the doctors and hospitals since she spoke the language. Aside from that early $500 theft by the lawyer, we didn’t lose a dime. Just time and the heartache watching them deteriorate. Still, Dad made it to 85 and three months later Mom, who really wasn’t there anymore, made it to 82.
Like their doctor told us after Mom had passed, they wouldn’t have gotten a fraction of that care in ANY home...a fact I’m rather proud of.