National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
National Academy of Elder Law
You need an Elder Law specialist. This is an attorney or law practice that specializes in Elder Law and estate issues.
I've used this group's search engine to find a good lawyer twice for family members needing assistance. I've used one myself.
Setting things up properly certainly helped my in-laws when their time came to be cared for and their passing. It kept siblings and grandchildren on the straight and narrow, too. Both were properly cared for and their estates were very easy to clear. I only wish my attorney parents hadn't been so pig headed and consulted an Elder Law expert. They thought that they already knew it all. What they didn't factor was dementia. It was a nightmare. They had a lower standard of care as a result even with caring children trying to do what was right for them.
To find someone in another state to deal with setting up these documents was made much easier by finding an attorney specializing in these issues. They will also have access to financial planners and accountants should those be needed.
I've recommended their website to a number of friends with success. An hour's consultation is well worth the cost. In the case of my late in-laws, I contacted the law firm. I spoke with the attorney and set up the appointment. I advised the Elder Law attorney that they were too cheap to pay for good legal advice. I arranged for her to charge them a nominal fee and send the remainder of the bill to me. She said that this was very common and she completely understood. They met with her. It was such a load off their minds.
What I've learned from all these experiences is every person's situation is unique. Size of assets is not the only issue. No one's situation is so unique that an Elder Care attorney can't sort it out for you in advance. It's very comforting to have a plan of action.