Senior Citizens

In Missouri, a Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone (an agent) to act on your behalf in financial and/or healthcare matters. Missouri recognizes both general and durable powers of attorney, with the l

 

Welcome to the 21st Edition of the Senior Citizens Handbook. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM) is so grateful to all the contributors to this edition and those who contributed over the years to many prior editions.

NEW: Online Reporting is now available for all concerned individuals and should only be used to report non-emergencies.

This following information concerning elder lawyers and the types of cases they may handle is being provided by care.com.  We have added the information in pdf format to the bottom of this post, for your review.  Please note, that if you

When it comes to online banking, we could all do with a helping hand. Whether it’s setting up accounts or keeping track of spending, this shift to digitised money management is difficult for a lot of people to get their heads around.

In the modern world, most of us will rely on electronic banking in some form or another. Whether it’s using a card to pay for items in shops, or online transfers, we seamlessly use a blend of digital finance tools and cash in our everyday lives.

Financial Planning is for everyone.  This includes taking the necessary steps to ensure that your desire regarding the future of your personal, car, medical care, property, and resources are currently recorded for your love ones to follow.

Our elderly loved ones are some of the most precious people in our lives. Sadly though, seniors are also some of the most vulnerable, especially when it comes to online scams.