Legal Issues
Wills & Trusts
It is essential to have an up-to-date will and/or trust that designates financial, estate, and legal control and distribution. You and/or the elder may have few assets, but even with simple estates it is generally advisable to have an attorney create a document that will protect the elder’s wishes about her or his estate. For help in finding a lawyer to guide you through the process—sometimes at a reduced or sliding-scale fee — Finding Legal Services. Union benefits may also include free or reduced-fee legal services.