No one wants to think about a future, where they are unable to make decisions for themselves. No one wants to think about other people watching them incompetent and unable to decide for yourself how to proceed with your care,
The fear of getting older is met with the fear of being unable to make decisions for yourself. As you get older, this fear can feel more and more possible. However, even though the inability to make your own decisions
Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur discuss the legal implications and challenges of unexpected injuries or deaths that occur while on trips and vacations. They talk about possible sources of the problems that cause unexpected injuries during trips or
Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur break down the abilities that a Power of Attorney document gives the designated attorney-in-fact. Joe simplifies what a Power of Attorney is and talks about the historical context of empowering a designated individual
Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur highlights cautionary tales of celebrities and notable figures who have made mistakes in planning for the future. They talk about how these individuals’ care and finances went wrong before they died, due to
Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur discuss the issues surrounding the possibility that we may find ourselves alone at the end of our lives. They talk about the historical and cultural events that have caused this to occur within
Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur discuss the necessity of having documents in place, in order to feel secure with your future plans. Joe talks about the unpredictable emergencies that can come up in life and how having health
Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur dive back into durable Power of Attorney, as they break down the general version, as opposed to the health care version. They talk about different options that surround the durable Power of Attorney,
If you needed to make a critical decision about your personal finances, your business, or your health care, but you were unable to do so, whom would you want to have making the decision for you? That actually is much
Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and cohost Susan Arthur take listener questions on this episode of ElderTalk! They explain how to plan for long-term financial planning for medical expenses, debt protection in cases of power of attorney, qualifying for Medicaid coverage, and