One of the best parts of living in Southeast North Carolina is our vibrant, active lifestyle along the coastline. We pride ourselves on our independence, our community connections, and managing our own lives. But for many of our community members who are divorced, widowed, or whose adult children live out of state, a major question often looms in the background: Who will advocate for me if a sudden health scare leaves me unable to speak for myself?
If you are navigating the second half of life on your own terms, here are three essential steps to securing your independence:
Appoint a Trusted Legal Advocate: Establishing a robust Healthcare Power of Attorney and a Living Will allows you to choose exactly who speaks for you in anticipation of any future needs, rather than letting the state decide.
Make Your Plan Portable: Having legal documents doesn’t help if emergency room doctors can’t find them. This is why our practice utilizes DocuBank, providing you with a wallet-sized card that gives medical professionals instant, 24/7 access to your healthcare directives from anywhere.
Build a Professional Care Team: Instead of worrying about over-burdening long-distance family members, a comprehensive Life Care Plan connects you with local elder law experts and geriatric care resources who can step in and manage care transitions seamlessly.
You’ve worked hard to build this life for yourself, especially as you have shifted from joint responsibilities to living more independently over the years. Securing that independence is about empowering yourself so you are never unprepared for the unexpected twists and turns of life.
We are committed to helping you protect your lifestyle and your peace of mind as you navigate these next stages of life. Contact us to learn more about how we can help.
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