Pearl
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- Aug 20, 2006
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- Friend was DX
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- Georgia
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- Atlanta
Hello. I am asking this for a friend. Recently diagnoised with ALS and the doc at the ALS Clinic told the couple that they needed to "get their affairs in order".
Of course we know that that means a will, financial arrangements, etc...
But, they are at a loss right now as to where to start. Could someone please provide me with a list of things to consider? Power of attorney (aren't there different ones like financial or medical?).
What about social security? Disability? are these different? He is currently employed but not sure how much longer he can keep working full time. How does quiting your job affect these financial things? If one has considerable debt how does this figure into the picture? Any tips or suggestions?
Need advice asap on how to proceed.
Of course we know that that means a will, financial arrangements, etc...
But, they are at a loss right now as to where to start. Could someone please provide me with a list of things to consider? Power of attorney (aren't there different ones like financial or medical?).
What about social security? Disability? are these different? He is currently employed but not sure how much longer he can keep working full time. How does quiting your job affect these financial things? If one has considerable debt how does this figure into the picture? Any tips or suggestions?
Need advice asap on how to proceed.