Life can change in an instant, and none of us ever knows what tomorrow holds. When an unexpected diagnosis or sudden medical emergency changes everything, families can rush to make critical decisions about care, finances, and legal matters without considering their loved one’s true wishes.
At Kreisher Marshall & Associates, LLC, our team offers the LCP Lite program to help you build a safety net before the need for one arises. Even if you can’t speak for yourself, an advanced plan will reduce the uncertainty and help your family respect your preferences.
Who Is LCP Lite For?
LCP Lite is a service for individuals and families who want to plan ahead, but aren’t facing an immediate crisis and aren’t yet ready to commit to regular Life Care Planning. Think of it like a flexible “insurance policy” for your wishes and directives.
LCP Lite is also about building relationships with your legal team and an Elder Care Coordinator. Whether you’re in your 50s thinking about what’s ahead, or if your aging parents want their preferences documented, we take a comprehensive, personalized approach to build a sound crisis plan.
What’s Included in LCP Lite?
We divide our LCP Lite service into three essential pillars. Each one works hand-in-hand with the others to form your personalized care roadmap.
- Personal Needs Assessment – To start, an Elder Care Coordinator will meet with you to discuss your current health, financial circumstances, personal goals, and your idea of “a good life.” They’ll turn your thoughts and perspectives into a written action plan, then follow up regularly to adjust as your situation and goals change.
- Legal Assessment – Our attorneys will conduct a thorough review of your existing advance directives and estate plan. We can help you update and complete wills, power of attorney documents, and trusts so they stay valid and respect your voice.
- Advocacy and Care Coordination – When the time comes, your Elder Care Coordinator can guide you through home healthcare, personal care assistance, and skilled nursing care options and issues. To preserve your dignity and autonomy, we will focus on options that are the least restrictive for you.
How Is LCP Lite Different From Full Life Care Planning?
LCP Lite has plenty of advantages, the first and foremost of which is the added peace of mind you get from knowing you have established a plan. Our regular Life Care Planning program is urgent and hands-on, designed for people already facing an illness or hospitalization and their families/loved ones. With LCP Lite, the structures can be in place well before you need them.
LCP Lite also has a strong emphasis on team collaboration and client-centered planning. You’ll have more time to get to know your coordination team and adapt your plan as life changes. Even if your loved one is already in a nursing home or battling a sudden diagnosis, we can help you retain more of their assets through tools like Medicaid eligibility planning, strategic asset transfers, and spousal impoverishment protections.
Contact a Pennsylvania Life Care Planning Attorney
If you have questions about our LCP Lite program or want to get started, contact the Bloomsburg, PA, attorneys of Kreisher Marshall & Associates, LLC. Our family-owned firm has served Pennsylvanian seniors and their families for over 50 years across multiple generations. Some of our attorneys are also board-certified by the National Elder Law Foundation, signifying their special expertise, practice experience, and reputation in the field. Contact us today for a virtual or in-person consultation.