Creating A Maryland Power of Attorney Creating a Maryland power of attorney (POA) ensures that your financial, medical, and personal affairs are managed according to your wishes, mainly if you cannot make decisions for yourself. Maryland’s laws governing POAs, primarily within the Maryland General and Limited Power of Attorney Act, underwent substantial revision and formalization…
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A Maryland surrogate decision-maker is someone you trust to make critical healthcare choices on your behalf when you cannot, stepping in as your advocate and voice if a sudden illness or injury leaves you unable to make your own medical decisions. The Senior Soup’s comprehensive guide, tailored specifically for older adults and their families, explores…
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Caring for an aging or disabled loved one often requires making difficult decisions about how to manage their affairs while preserving their independence. For many families in Maryland, legal adult guardianship — granted by the Circuit Court — might seem like the only solution. However, Maryland’s guardianship process can be complex, time-consuming, and invasive, often…
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This guide will walk you through a six-step process to get guardianship in Maryland. As seasoned healthcare and senior care professionals, we have helped guide Maryland families, especially adult children, through the delicate legal process of petitioning the court for legal guardianship of an aging parent or older adult. Before deciding to pursue Maryland guardianship,…
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