July is National Sandwich Generation Month: GeorgiaFamilyLaw Offers 4 Ways to Help Aging Parents Plan for Long-Term Care
Summary
Atlanta attorney Steve Worrall offers 4 ways "Sandwichers" can plan ahead to avoid long term care costs and caregiver strain.Common struggles include having to pay for mom or dad’s long-term care while supporting their own family, protecting their parent’s assets and cleaning up financial or legal messes in the absence of proper planning.“As our parents get older and begin to lose their independence, many will turn to their adult children to help them navigate the complicated and costly world of long-term care,” says local elder law attorney Worrall.Otherwise, if a sudden medical crisis strikes or your parents no longer have mental capacity to sign legal documents down the road, you’ll be forced into court for control.You’ll further avoid many costly legal headaches that adult children face when they are not prepared for their parent’s incapacity or ongoing care needs,” says Worrall.For more information about National Sandwich Generation Month, please visit www.sandwichgenerationmonth.com/.