Essential Legal Documents

HIPAA Release Forms Explained: How to Access Your Parent’s Medical Records

Adult caregiver and elderly parent reviewing HIPAA authorization and power of attorney documents at a kitchen table with a tablet showing a patient portal.

Understanding HIPAA release forms is essential for family caregivers seeking access to a parent’s medical records. This article explains how HIPAA authorizations work, how they interact with powers of attorney, guardianship, advance directives, and long-term care contracts, and provides step-by-step…

  • 17 mins

The Ultimate Legal Checklist for New Family Caregivers in the U.S.

Multigenerational family consulting with an elder law attorney over legal documents labeled Power of Attorney and Advance Directive at a home table

Becoming a family caregiver often means making fast legal and financial decisions for a loved one. This article lays out an actionable legal checklist for U.S.-based caregivers: what documents to secure, how to protect health and finances, alternatives to guardianship,…

  • 25 mins