Long-Term Care Planning in Colorado

Helping Clients Plan for Their Future Care Needs

Long-term care planning is a critical step that many people put off. It can be difficult to think about the possibility of needing assistance with daily tasks in the future, and it can be even more difficult to consider the financial impact of long-term care. However, it is important to consider your options and make plans for your future care needs. Long-term care planning can help you secure the future you want and protect your finances. At Skipton Law, we can help you develop a comprehensive plan for your long-term care needs.

Contact us today at (720) 770-3880 to speak with an experienced attorney about long-term care planning in Colorado.

Who Needs Long-Term Care Planning?

It is important to plan for long-term care, but not everyone is aware of the benefits of long-term care planning. Many people assume that they will never need long-term care, or they assume that they will have enough family and financial resources to provide for their care needs. However, long-term care is an important consideration for everyone. Even those who think they will never need long-term care can benefit from having a long-term care plan in place.

Anyone can benefit from long-term care planning, including:

• Younger adults and seniors
• Individuals with young children
• Individuals with elderly parents
• Individuals with a history of health issues
• Individuals with busy lifestyles
• Individuals with significant wealth

No matter who you are, you may need long-term care at some point in your life. Whether you are young or old, healthy or not, you may need assistance with daily tasks at some point in your life. Long-term care planning is an important step to take for your future care needs.

What Is Included in Long-Term Care Planning?

Long-term care planning is an important step to take for your future care needs. However, many people are not sure what long-term care planning entails, or what it should include. Long-term care planning can include a variety of different steps and elements, depending on your individual needs.

Some of the elements included in long-term care planning include:

• Financial planning
• Choosing the care setting that is right for you
• Designating a trusted individual to make medical decisions
• Determining your legal rights and options
• Creating a care plan
• Determining your support system
• Identifying your healthcare directives
• Identifying your health and medical needs
• Identifying your health insurance options
• Identifying your long-term care insurance options

Long-term care planning can include a variety of different elements, depending on your individual needs. It is important to consider all of your options and make sure you have a comprehensive plan in place to meet your future care needs.

When you are ready to start discussing your options with a trusted legal professional, call (720) 770-3880 or contact us online.