An elder law attorney specializes in legal matters that affect older adults and their families. They provide a range of services to address the legal,… Read More »How does an elder law attorney help seniors and families?
Living wills and health care powers of attorney are essential documents for anyone who wants to put their health care wishes in writing. However, these health care directives may not be immediately available in an emergency. You may want to also make a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order because it will be more easily apparent to emergency response teams. Some states are supplementing or replacing DNR orders with a similar form, often known as a Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form. This article discusses both documents.
Read More »DNR vs POLST: Differences and the Right Choice For You
(BPT) – Imagine you are in an accident or a sudden illness leaves you unable to speak for yourself. Your loved one or caregiver may be faced with a difficult decision about whether to continue life-saving measures. How does that person know what to do?
Discuss, decide and document. These are three important steps to take to ensure your future care preferences are known and remove a burden from your family.
According to the Conversation Project, more than 90 percent of people think it’s important to have conversations about end-of-life care with their loved ones, yet less than 30 percent have done so. Planning for major injuries or sudden illness may feel awkward, but timely Read More »Will Your Family Have to Guess Your Healthcare Wishes?
If you’re like most people, you aren’t eager to spend time thinking about what would happen if you became unable to direct your own medical… Read More »Living Wills and Health Care Power of Attorney – An Overview
What are you doing reading about estate planning? You’re supposed to be out dancing until dawn. But you might as well keep reading; this won’t take… Read More »Estate Planning When You’re Young, Healthy, and Childless
Now is the time to take concrete steps to establish an estate plan. It’s also a good idea to think about what could happen before your… Read More »Estate Planning for the Elderly and Those Who are Ill