You can’t control everything in life, but when it comes to facing the inevitable, some preparation can give you a sense of control. At the very least, it can ease some of the stress that comes with caring for aging parents. Here are some common legal documents you may have heard about…

 Power of attorney. This gives you (or whomever your parent chooses) the authority to handle your parent’s financial affairs. A power of attorney can go into effect the moment it’s signed, or it can be put on hold and go into effect when a person is “incapacitated,”…
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