Legal and financial planning with trusts and POAs offers peace of mind for families navigating dementia care:

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• 🧠 Establishing a durable Power of Attorney (POA) ensures trusted individuals can make financial and healthcare decisions when your loved one can’t, avoiding court delays.  
• 🏠 Trusts help manage assets, ensure privacy, and simplify the transfer of property and finances—especially beneficial for in-home dementia care needs.  
• 📜 Designating decision-makers through legal tools minimizes family conflicts and provides clarity during emotional, high-stakes situations.  
• 💰 Early financial planning helps protect assets from being exhausted by care costs, while trusts may assist in qualifying for benefits like Medicaid.  
• 🔒 Proactive legal steps offer security and dignity for individuals with dementia, giving families confidence their loved one’s wishes will be honored.