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I'm 65 mom is 84 and only has 20% of heart left. The documents I have are a hot mess. I need help with this ASAP. Is there someone I can physically talk to or see in person to help before she is gone?
Gregg, this is a forum on which posters offer advice. I think you might be seeking an actual live conference with someone, which isn't possible. However, if you provide more information, many posters here will offer suggestions. And those could include types of attorneys and issues to discuss. In my experience, in a situation that's time critical, good law firms will send out attorneys to help.
At one at which I worked, an attorney went out to meet with the client who was in the last stages of life. The documents were drafted that day when she returned from the client's home, she took witnesses the next day and the documents were executed. The woman died the next day.
In my personal experience, my attorney came to the hospital when my sister was dying of cancer; I brought witnesses; the documents were executed before my sister passed (actually several months later).
Good and compassionate attorneys will "go the distance" to help you.
Just a few clarifications to help us, first. I think by "20% of heart left" you mean that she has a 20% ejection fraction? Did any of the doctors explain this to you? It's one measure of how effective her heart is functioning (just a general explanation).
But the "hot mess" seems to be the issue. Could you provide more detail?
It would help to know where she is - in a hospital, at home, nursing facility, assisted living?
What are her other conditions (co-morbidities)? Is she conscious, is she ambulatory (able to walk), is she diabetic? Does she have breathing problems? Has she been advised of how long she might have left? All these factor in together.
Has she executed a Will? Trust? If not the latter, what are the reasons you think she might need a Trust? Has she executed any Powers of Attorney or Living Will, granting you or someone else authority to make legal and financial decisions, or medical decisions?
Are family feuds involved? This is not a personal question; it's necessary to know b/c if other siblings aren't in agreement, your actions could be seen as self serving.
If the end-of-life documents are in place, what are the reasons you feel changes are needed?
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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At one at which I worked, an attorney went out to meet with the client who was in the last stages of life. The documents were drafted that day when she returned from the client's home, she took witnesses the next day and the documents were executed. The woman died the next day.
In my personal experience, my attorney came to the hospital when my sister was dying of cancer; I brought witnesses; the documents were executed before my sister passed (actually several months later).
Good and compassionate attorneys will "go the distance" to help you.
Just a few clarifications to help us, first. I think by "20% of heart left" you mean that she has a 20% ejection fraction? Did any of the doctors explain this to you? It's one measure of how effective her heart is functioning (just a general explanation).
But the "hot mess" seems to be the issue. Could you provide more detail?
It would help to know where she is - in a hospital, at home, nursing facility, assisted living?
What are her other conditions (co-morbidities)? Is she conscious, is she ambulatory (able to walk), is she diabetic? Does she have breathing problems? Has she been advised of how long she might have left? All these factor in together.
Has she executed a Will? Trust? If not the latter, what are the reasons you think she might need a Trust? Has she executed any Powers of Attorney or Living Will, granting you or someone else authority to make legal and financial decisions, or medical decisions?
Are family feuds involved? This is not a personal question; it's necessary to know b/c if other siblings aren't in agreement, your actions could be seen as self serving.
If the end-of-life documents are in place, what are the reasons you feel changes are needed?