Providing resources and tools to help Solo Seniors plan for the future with confidence
Step 1. Get organized
Step 2. Identify people you can count on
Step 3. Make sure you have legal documents: Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy and Will
Step 4. Review your plan and check with the people you will rely upon annually to make sure it still works
If you’re aging alone, it can be hard to know where to start with planning. Maybe it is hard to find someone you can count on in a crisis. If so, check out our page about how to find people to support you.
You’re not alone, and it’s not too late to get organized.
Written by Kathy McNair, an Elder Law Attorney, this book walks you through the steps to prepare for your future. It focuses on three main areas: legal, financial, and personal well-being, including tips, stories, and real-life examples. Everyone interested in planning can benefit from this book.
Why I wrote it:
“Early in my career, judges appointed me to serve as guardian and conservator for seniors who had no family and were facing a crisis. I walked into hospital rooms as a stranger, making critical decisions for people who had no one else. Those experiences shaped how I practice law today.
I have worked with thousands of clients, including many solo seniors aging without nearby children or close family. I have seen both the heartbreak of being unprepared and the peace of mind that comes from having a plan. The Solo Senior’s Guide to Thrive is everything I wish every solo senior knew before a crisis.
Perhaps the most crucial step for seniors planning on aging alone is choosing fiduciaries. A fiduciary is someone you trust to act
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