This living will is a set of instructions or an expression of wishes and desires that specifies the use or non-use of medical treatments and procedures that would artificially prolong life.
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Most Woodstock elder law attorneys are not actually certified in elder law. In contrast, we employ certified Elder Care Coordinators. Certified Elder Care Coordinators have received extensive training regarding the legal aspects of life care planning, the aging process, and typical elder care problems and their solutions.
Our Woodstock coordinators are able to:
Furthermore, our Woodstock elder law attorneys are members of NAELA, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
As one ages, a large number of new issues begin to raise their heads – related to health, housing, finances, and of course, the law. A good elder law attorney understands the connections between all these areas of life, and makes sure that proactive legal measures are being taken to forestall problems for elders in any of these areas.
You can learn more about the LCPLFA on their website.
A health care proxy or agent has the authority to make medical decisions in cases where a person is rendered incapable of making his or her own decisions.
All competent adults, ages 18 years or older can appoint a health care agent by signing a form, called a Health Care Proxy. You don’t need a lawyer or notary, just two adult witnesses.
This living will is a set of instructions or an expression of wishes and desires that specifies the use or non-use of medical treatments and procedures that would artificially prolong life.
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