Caring for an Elderly Relative: Where to Begin

Helping a Loved One Make a Power of Attorney

Hospice Care: The Basics

Conservatorships and Guardianships

When Your Parent Loses a Mate: How to Help

Financial Powers of Attorney

Medical Powers of Attorney & Living Wills

Lawyer Directory

Website: Children of Aging Parents

Website: National Alzheimer's Association

Checklist: Get Your Financial Affairs in Order

Nolo Podcasts

Email to a Friend

Helping Your Widowed Parent

1. Find assets.
2. Collect insurance.
3. Apply for benefits.
4. Change title to jointly owned assets.
5. Update will and trusts.
6. Take steps to avoid probate court.
7. Update insurance policies.
8. Make a health care directive (living will).
9. Make a financial power of attorney.
10. Organize documents.

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