[JeanLynn81]

As most of you know, my mom has stage 3 lung cancer. For those of you who don't, you can find out some backround info here.

We are all praying for the very best outcome. I really do hope everything will be alright. But I don't want to be blind to other possibilities. If the worst should happen, I want to step up and take on all the legal responsibilities. I need advice on two things-What will my responsibilities be, and how in the world do I bring this up to my mom; and when's the right time for it? I was pretty young when my mom did all this for my great-grandparents. Its tough. I know that.

Anyways, any and all advice is welcome. TIA!

[4GiftsfromGod]

I wish I knew what to tell you but I don’t I’m sorry but I will be keeping you and your mother in my thoughts and prayers.

[QueenAngie]

3 important documents that your mother needs to sign while she is of clear mind and feels able to make decisions.

1) Power of Attorney for Health Care - this person follows her wishes, when she can no longer makes health care decisions.

2) Power of Attorney for finances.

3) Her will and wishes to certain items in her household.

Keeping your Mom & family in our prayers.

Miracles happen every day.

[twinzplus3]

Ditto to what Angie has said. Although I don't know of any tactful way of brining it up. I think a lot of times cancer patients learn to make peace with dying and prepare for it. (Well, any type of patient who is suffering from a terminal illness.) She may well bring it up to you. . .or she may come to the point where the doctor gives her a timeline and then she may be willing to discuss it. Only you know your mom best. . .

[MissyChrissy]

Oh Jean, I'm so sorry. I wish I had advice for you. I cannot imagine how hard it is to watch your mother fight this terrible disease.

Of course we're all hoping for the best outcome for her.

I think when/if the time presents itself, you'll know when and how to bring it up.