CARE PARTNER CLASS: Avoiding Financial and Legal Pitfalls

Avoiding Financial and Legal Pitfalls
for Caregivers
Tues, May 24 • 1-3 pm
In-person at Trailside

All too often, people take on the role of caring for a loved one without sufficient understanding of the critical legal issues. In reality, what we spend now, and how we document it, can impact possible Medicaid eligibility down the line or create major conflicts within families. Join Wendy Kanar from Poznak Dyer Kanar Schefsky Thompson PLC for a discussion of legal pitfalls that caregivers may face and precautions you can take to protect yourself and the loved one you are assisting.

Examples of legal questions caregivers face as they navigate the caregiving journey:

• Should I obtain a written contract to receive payment for the care I give dad if I
  quit my job to help him?
• If I move mom into my house, or I move into hers, what legal obligations do I get
  myself into?
• If a loved one loses the capacity to make decisions for themselves, what documents
  do I need, so that I can make decisions on their behalf?
• What’s the difference between a Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Powers of Attorney?

Still more questions? Watch for a separate session on Estate Planning to follow on June 22nd from 1-3 pm.

Reserve your spot below or by calling 989-633-3700! Online registration is available up until 2 hours prior to the program start time. If you are attempting to register less than 2 hours prior, please call 989-633-3700 for assistance.

*For all caregiver classes, if you are caring for another person and are not previously registered with Senior Services as a caregiver, please plan for a few extra minutes on the phone for registration or to arrive 15 minutes early to fill out a brief form. Call 633-3700 to register. Respite scholarships may be available. If requesting respite care, notify when registering.