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Update: Father passed away May 13th, laid to rest yesterday May 29th. RIP dad.
My father has a few months left to live and my mother is taking it pretty hard. I've been somewhat prepared for this (his age, declining health and now second battle with cancer are all factors) so I'm trying to be there for support and not let emotions get the best of me. We're trying to get all the finances, health care, etc. mapped out to save time in the future so I'm trying my best to make a list of everything that might need to be done..
I know I need to find my father's discharge papers from the service for burial in a national cemetery. We've already executed a healthcare power of attorney and a financial durable power of attorney is coming soon. My father and mother have a will, but it probably needs updating so that'll have to be done. We have a hospice nurse who visits a few times a week.
Has anyone gone through something similar and know what other steps or things need to be done? I know I'm probably missing a few things.. and thanks in advance for any help.
My father has a few months left to live and my mother is taking it pretty hard. I've been somewhat prepared for this (his age, declining health and now second battle with cancer are all factors) so I'm trying to be there for support and not let emotions get the best of me. We're trying to get all the finances, health care, etc. mapped out to save time in the future so I'm trying my best to make a list of everything that might need to be done..
I know I need to find my father's discharge papers from the service for burial in a national cemetery. We've already executed a healthcare power of attorney and a financial durable power of attorney is coming soon. My father and mother have a will, but it probably needs updating so that'll have to be done. We have a hospice nurse who visits a few times a week.
Has anyone gone through something similar and know what other steps or things need to be done? I know I'm probably missing a few things.. and thanks in advance for any help.
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