In this hour, Elder Law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler talks with Suzanne Newman about how to appoint people to represent you in situations where you're unable to act for yourself – a who's who of people who should be involved in your estate plan. In this segment, Jim focuses on the people you select to have power of attorney and those involved with your living will – and to guide your selections, the personality traits they should have.

Powers of Attorney (General and Health Care)
Agent: Probably spouse (unless spouse cracks under pressure of making decisions for others)
First successor agent: Person most likely to take in Principal (person signing the POA) if Principal needs long-term care
Second successor agent: Person second-most likely to take in Principal if Principal needs long-term care
Others: We suggest naming the same agents and successor agents in both the General and Health Care Powers of Attorney so that, should you ever need long-term care, the person providing care also has the ability to hire help and to pay for it. 

You can listen to the podcast or watch it on YouTube. Learn more at protectingseniors.com.

In this hour, Elder Law and special needs attorney <a href="https://answersforelders.com/specialists/jim-koewler/">Jim Koewler</a> talks with Suzanne Newman about how to appoint people to represent you in situations where you're unable to act for yourself – a who's who of people who should be involved in your estate plan. In this segment, Jim focuses on the people you select to have power of attorney and those involved with your living will – and to guide your selections, the personality traits they should have.
Powers of Attorney (General and Health Care)
<ul><li>Agent: Probably spouse (unless spouse cracks under pressure of making decisions for others)</li>
<li>First successor agent: Person most likely to take in Principal (person signing the POA) if Principal needs long-term care</li>
<li>Second successor agent: Person second-most likely to take in Principal if Principal needs long-term care</li>
<li>Others: We suggest naming the same agents and successor agents in both the General and Health Care Powers of Attorney so that, should you ever need long-term care, the person providing care also has the ability to hire help and to pay for it. </li>
</ul>

You can listen to the podcast or <a href="https://youtu.be/Z9XN5676aus">watch it on YouTube</a>. Learn more at <a href="http://www.protectingseniors.com/">pro</a><a href="http://www.protectingseniors.com/">tectingseniors.com</a>.

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Answers for Elders is the North Star in Navigating Senior Care.  Our content is designed to Empower Seniors and their Families through the Daunting Journey of Aging.
Featuring our host, Suzanne Newman and top industry providers across the USA, together, we support, coach and assist seniors, caregivers and their families in finding the best independent solutions in world of aging, with a comprehensive line-up of topics covering Health &amp; Wellness, Life Changes, Living Options, and Money &amp; Law.

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Featuring our host, Suzanne Newman and top industry providers across the USA, together, we support, coach and assist families in finding the best independent solutions in world of aging, with a comprehensive line-up of topics covering Health & Wellness, Life Changes, Living Options, and Money & Law.

Empowering Seniors and their Families through the Daunting Journey of Aging
For Caregivers: If you're caring for a senior loved one, or navigating later life care, we help make the journey so much easier for you and your family.
For Seniors: We help you be proactive to prepare for your aging years ahead, honoring your wishes.
Featuring our host, Suzanne Newman and top industry providers across the USA, together, we support, coach and assist families in finding the best independent solutions in world of aging, with a comprehensive line-up of topics covering Health &amp; Wellness, Life Changes, Living Options, and Money &amp; Law.

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