80088008135 t1_jd4tjua wrote on March 21, 2023 at 8:59 PM

Reply to comment by EdLoweLaw in IAMA Connecticut estate planning and trusts attorney. AMA about estate planning in our great state! by EdLoweLaw

Thanks. They do have long term care insurance (a very old plan- I’ve heard the newer ones are mostly useless.) I’m hoping to get them in with an attorney soon, as my years of nagging them to do so has finally worn them down and I am slowly taking over their healthcare needs so POA etc. shouldn’t be an issue.

My main goal is to help them age in place as long as they’re able (their preference) so even if one passes long before the other they’d be able to be supported in their home.

EdLoweLaw OP t1_jd4upxc wrote on March 21, 2023 at 9:07 PM

Love that plan! People can be very hesitant to talk about their death and incapacity, especially once they’re older and set in their ways. It’s good if you to bring it up, and double good of you to be available to care for them! Keeping them in home and independent should always be goal #1.