Steven La Porte High Point Financial

Watching a parent face dementia is hard enough, but scrambling to protect their home at the same time makes it even harder. Don’t wait for a crisis to get your affairs in order.
• Understand the Risks: Medicaid can place liens on a home to recover care costs, but planning ahead may help protect it.
• Name Decision-Makers: Without powers of attorney, loved ones may be forced to make critical decisions without clear guidance.
• Get the Basics in Place: Wills, beneficiaries, and guardianship plans can prevent unnecessary stress and confusion.
Read about one family’s wake-up call and why these conversations shouldn’t wait:

I helped my 86-year-old dad plan his estate. It changed how I see my life. Helping my dad navigate Medicaid and long-term care showed me I needed a will, trust, and plan for my own family.