Who Will Decide For You? The Importance of Incapacity Planning | Repair The Roof Podcast

Ever thought about what happens if you become unable to make decisions for yourself? In this friendly chat, seasoned attorney Ted Gudorf explains why incapacity planning deserves your attention—right alongside planning for death. 

Ted clearly outlines essential documents, warns of common pitfalls like expensive court hassles and family squabbles, and shares how living trusts can help your family smoothly manage your assets in uncertain situations. 

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Takeaways

• Incapacity planning is crucial for everyone, not just the elderly.
• Without incapacity documents, families may face court battles.
• A durable power of attorney is essential for financial management.
• Health care directives can prevent family disputes during crises.
• Living trusts provide automatic control transitions during incapacity.
• Proper planning can save families from emotional and financial strain.
• HIPAA releases are necessary for sharing medical information.
• Planning for incapacity should be done while you can make decisions.
• Many families mistakenly believe trusts are only for the wealthy.
• Proactive planning is a gift to your loved ones.

Resources:

• Gudorf Law Group
• The Ohio Estate Planning Guide - Free Book
• Gudorf Law: What We Do and How We Help Webinar
• Don't Go Broke in Nursing Home Workshop
• When a Loved One Dies: A Legal Guide - Free Book
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