New Guardianship Law went into effect on July 1, 2015

The new guardianship law went into effect on July 1, 2015. There
are things we can all do now to protect our seniors and even help them
to avoid guardianship:

· Encourage the senior to create a Living Will or Health Care
Surrogate, and a Durable Power of Attorney, helping make sure their
medical and financial wishes are followed if they become
incapacitated.

· Have discussions with family members about the senior’s health and
finances, reducing chances for family disagreements.

· Make sure the senior’s financial affairs are in order, cutting down
on time and expense if guardianship is eventually needed.

· Follow the above suggestions BEFORE the senior becomes incapacitated.