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Sue Salach-Cutler and Fran Piekarski co-host this podcast on the challenges caregivers face when helping their loved ones. Each episode is committed in ensuring that our listeners, and those they care for, live a life with dignity, no matter their mental or physical state. We advocate for our listeners in a system that grows more complicated each year.

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How to Pick an Attorney

Jul 29, 2020

How to Pick an Attorney

In this episode Sue and Fran discuss common concerns and advice regarding estate planning and asset protection.

  • Pick an attorney before the crisis to ensure a wise decision
  • Choose an attorney with experience in a specific area e.g. estate planning, medicare, elder law or disabled children
  • Ask for attorney referrals from trusted others
  • Have a free initial meeting to see if your personalities gel
  • Make sure the attorney can explain things simply
  • Evaluate the office personnel knowing they will be the ones who will work with you
  • Consider both health care AND property when choosing a Power of Attorney
  • When challenged in picking an advocate, diffuse family conflict and hire a professional caregiver

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This podcast was produced by Habanero Media