An Alzheimer’s diagnosis brings many questions, and one of the most important is how to protect your future while you’re still able to make decisions. Putting key legal documents in place early gives you a voice in your medical care, finances, and personal wishes. It can also ease stress for the people who will be helping you in the years ahead.
At the Law Offices of Kobrick & Moccia, we help families across Long Island and Westchester, NY, plan for the legal challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. President and Senior Attorney Anthony M. Moccia brings extensive experience in elder law to help families protect their future.
Essential Legal Documents to Have in Place
These documents help protect your wishes and make future decisions easier for your loved ones:
- Durable Power of Attorney: A durable power of attorney allows you to choose someone you trust to manage your financial affairs if you become unable to do so. This person can pay bills, manage banking, handle investments, and take care of other financial responsibilities, subject to the authority you grant.
- Healthcare Proxy: A healthcare proxy lets you appoint someone to make medical decisions if you’re no longer able to communicate your wishes. Choosing this person in advance helps ensure important healthcare decisions are made by someone who understands your values.
- Living Will: A living will outlines your preferences for medical treatment, including end-of-life care. While it does not appoint a decision-maker, it provides valuable guidance for your loved ones and healthcare providers during difficult situations.
- Last Will and Testament: Your will explains how you want your assets distributed after your passing and allows you to name an executor to carry out your wishes. Reviewing or updating your will after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis helps ensure it continues to reflect your intentions.
- Revocable Living Trust: A revocable living trust can help manage your assets if your condition progresses. It may also simplify the transfer of assets to your beneficiaries and reduce the need for probate after your passing.
Protect Your Family’s Future With Law Offices of Kobrick & Moccia
Planning early can give you and your family greater peace of mind while reducing legal complications later. At the Law Offices of Kobrick & Moccia, we help families throughout Long Island and Westchester create estate plans that protect their loved ones and preserve what they’ve worked hard to build.
Call 631-941-3400 to schedule a consultation and discuss your family’s legal planning needs.