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2. all of those are available including trusts. do a google search using those subjects. are there any senior centers in
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Fri Aug 16, 2024, 07:46 PM
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your area? contact your city council people or aarp? I would include your kids in this project when you find some legal protections. got a will?

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I'm old...and not well. Worried about my wife's finances after I'm gone. She has early dementia.... [View all] albacore Aug 2024 OP
you need to setup a irrevocable trust drray23 Aug 2024 #1
This Joinfortmill Aug 2024 #10
drray23 is spot ON.... democratsruletheday Aug 2024 #17
all of those are available including trusts. do a google search using those subjects. are there any senior centers in msongs Aug 2024 #2
Yes to the will. Selling her the idea of somebody controlling her money is a non-starter at this point. nt albacore Aug 2024 #5
Try an estate manager. sinkingfeeling Aug 2024 #3
Two people Lulu KC Aug 2024 #4
Rather than friends or acquaintances, I would advise your local bar association. lastlib Aug 2024 #21
I'd agree that it's always good to check the local bar association site about an attorney Lulu KC Aug 2024 #23
I totally agree Abstractartist Aug 2024 #6
Call a local social worker. They may be able to refer applegrove Aug 2024 #7
Go to Bogleheads.org. Read for a bit. Look at their Wiki. When marybourg Aug 2024 #8
I concur... Alephy Aug 2024 #13
I just came back to this thread. THANK YOU for the Bogleheads tip. Very useful. nt albacore Aug 25 #27
I have a recommendation, but she is here in Seattle. Might be worth consulting for guidance on options tho pat_k Aug 2024 #9
Do you have an attorney? A trusted banker? Botany Aug 2024 #11
This isn't a situation for random searching. You need a trusted lawyer for every phase. enough Aug 2024 #12
Don't know where you live but I hired an attorney that works with retired/elderly people Deuxcents Aug 2024 #14
Elder law resource TommyT139 Aug 2024 #26
absolutely critical that you get professional help Skittles Aug 2024 #15
I'm really sorry to hear about your wife's situation, yours and the worry you might be feeling. mahina Aug 2024 #16
Very informative n I hope to take advantage Deuxcents Aug 2024 #18
You bet! mahina Aug 2024 #19
Aloha, mahina .. I just now got an email with the pdf version attached! Deuxcents Aug 2024 #22
Thanks for all the good suggestions, DU folks. It's what we can depend on here...good folks. nt albacore Aug 2024 #20
Are none of your kids trustworthy? Happy Hoosier Aug 2024 #24
It's complicated. Both kids are trustworthy.. but... albacore Aug 2024 #25
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