ShirleyBOARD.com Recommends Caregivers Plan
<p><strong>Santa Cruz, Calif — Aug. 10</strong><br />The ShirleyBOARD, a free online community with tools and features to help those caring for aging loved ones stay organized and communicate with one another, has posted an article titled, “Organizing Legal and Financial Affairs for Your Loved One.” </p><p>The article is one of many tools that assist caregivers with finding advice about caring for their aging loved ones.<br /><br />The article takes a look at various legal documents such as wills, durable health care power of attorney and financial power of attorney. </p><p>The overview not only gives an idea of what each document is designed to accomplish, it provides a glimpse at the amount of responsibility and time commitment it takes to be a caregiver.<br /><br />“By using the articles and tools available on ShirleyBOARD.com, I hope to provide caregivers a knowledge base and a sense of community that they can turn to when they have questions,” Founder Mark Willaman said. “By interacting with a group that has similar issues, caregivers can walk away feeling inspired and rejuvenated.”<br /><br />Although most legal documents can be drawn up by a lawyer for a few hundred dollars, do-it-yourself legal kits are available from many stores or online for much less. </p><p>It is important, however, to make sure the kit conforms to the legal requirements of the state your loved one lives in. </p><p>In all cases, these documents must be prepared while your loved one is still legally competent and capable of making informed decisions.</p>
