How to Appoint an Agent

Elder care lawyers in Westchester County can guide you

You care a great deal about your elderly loved ones.  However, there may come a point in time when your loved one no longer can care for themselves.  He or she needs someone who can make life-changing decisions on his or her behalf.  Picking the right agent for your loved one is an important decision.

Our elder law firm in Westchester County can be counted on to help with the process.  Below are a few guidelines when it comes to choosing an elder care agent.

The responsibilities of an agent

An agent can assist your loved one in many different ways, from providing for daily basic needs—such as food and skilled nursing care—to managing his or her estate after the elder has passed on.  The most important responsibilities of the agent, however, pertain to medical and financial issues that your loved one may face.

As far as medical attention is concerned, the agent might need to decide between various procedures and prescriptions or even determine if treatments should be pursued at all.  The agent may have to choose whether your loved one would want to be kept alive through artificial means, if such a scenario should ever present itself.

Finances are another important area the agent must address.  How will the assets of the elder be handled for his or her care, and what happens if those assets run out?  The agent may be called upon, at that point, to apply for various insurance or financial aid programs, such Medicare and Medicaid.  An experienced elder care attorney in Westchester County can help determine whether appointing an agent is the right choice for your loved one.

Whom to choose?

An agent can be anyone that you consider trustworthy, such as a friend, family member, or even an elder law attorney in Westchester County.  It could even  be yourself.  However, keep in mind that it should also be a person who is accessible and responsible, as well as comfortable making potentially difficult decisions quickly.

Elder law lawyers in Westchester County can help you select a suitable representative for your elder.  Trust in the experience, knowledge, and commitment that Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP has to offer.  We have helped numerous clients find someone to serve as an outstanding agent, and we want to do the same for you.

Contact our elder care lawyers in Westchester County

Call Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP at 914-595-4081 or contact us online in the NYC metropolitan areas and surrounding counties: