I have MS and had kidney cancer and spinal surgery. I can take care of myself and my home. I handle everything. I am a widow. My son is 30 and has Mental illness. He has his master’s degree. He can be very cruel. His life has been difficult. No father and many disappointments. He is in pain. All through his life we have had counseling and he was put on medication. He has not been on any for years. He will not take it and resents me for putting him on it. I am concerned about my future. I know I must get a will, power of attorney, and healthcare proxy done. No family. I have someone in mind. Any other suggestions?
Talk to an Elder Care Attorney when having the documents done. You can ask a trusted friend to be Health Care Proxy, POA and if they wish Executor of your will. I would think about establishing a Trust that will help manage funds to be used for your care.
If you wish maybe the Trust could also have your son named so he becomes a recipient of any money and that could be used for his care Like a Special Needs Trust.. (not sure he would do well if he were just given the funds from your estate. If there is anything left)
This really is something that an Elder Care Attorney should handle.