In its century serving Pueblo, Parkview has grown from a 10-bad facility in a small residential home to a 350-bed hospital with a wide range of services.
This article is a part of the Forward Thinking Education Series presented by Legacy Bank, the Latino Chamber of Commerce and the Pueblo Chieftain. Webinars further discussing this and other financial topics can be found on the Latino Chamber of Commerce Facebook page at: https://m.facebook.com/PuebloLCC/
In a previous article we discussed the importance of people having a will in place when they pass away. Wills not only dictate the terms of a deceased person’s estate but stipulate who may have access to their financial assets including bank accounts.
But what about preparing for other situations where you may need someone else to handle your financial affairs? What if you become physically or mentally incapacitated following a stroke or an accident and can’t make financial decisions or initiate financial transactions? This might also occur if your physical or mental health deteriorates over time. Perhaps you’re fine physically and mentally but you travel extensively or live