The Boomer's Guide to Aging Parents, Vol: 8: How to Find a Good Lawyer for Mom or Dad

There are two areas covered by this minibook: how to help your parent find a lawyer to do estate planning or plan ahead, and how to find the right lawyer when something goes wrong and you, or they need representation. These are insider tips from a lawyer with 30 years of experience.

Author, Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, is a registered nurse and an attorney with over 40 years of combined experience in her two professions. She is a consultant and mediator with a practice in San Rafael,California. If your aging parent hasn't ever done any planning ahead in case they become incapacitated, and you're worried, now is the time to act. If they had a trust or will done thirty years ago, and it's never been updated, you need to help them find a good lawyer to get their paperwork in order. If parents have moved since the lawyer they once had drew up their trust, or their former lawyer has passed away, you may need to lend a hand to get another lawyer. How do you help them find the right lawyer now? What questions should you ask? Find specific questions in the Appendix of this mini-book, and you'll be well prepared. If something goes terribly wrong in the nursing home, or other care facility, you need to find out about your parent's rights. Learn about what kind of lawyer you need to get the job done right, whether it's creating a trust, or considering whether your parent needs to take legal action to right a wrong. Getting advice from a lawyer about how to choose a lawyer will give you a head start in making this important decision, and you'll have a better chance of avoiding a mistake. Don't rely completely on the telephone book, the internet, the TV ads, or your next door neighbor to find the lawyer who can best help you or your family member. Be an educated consumer. Find solid advice in Seven Tips for Finding a Good Lawyer.