Taxation & Estate Planning

If your parent is moving to a different state, or you are moving your parent here from out of state, one of the first things you should do is have an elder law attorney review their Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy and Will or Trust to make sure they conform to the requirements of the new state, and take into account the changes that might be down the road.  This is especially important if you moved your parents here because of declining health.

Delaying getting these documents in place can cause significant problems down the road if your parent's health declines to the point where they are no longer capable of signing new documents, or if they need nursing home care and the appropriate plans have not been made. 

The elder law attorney can also serve as a good resource if you need  recommendations for home care for your parents, adult day programs, assisted living facilities or other services.