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End-of-Life Care Decision Making
Just as we create estate plans for our eventual demise, we also need to plan ahead for the possibility that we will become sick and unable to make our own medical decisions.
Read article »Is Assisted Suicide Legal?
Assisted suicide is a controversial topic, but what exactly does the law say?
Read article »Schiavo Case Underscored Uncertainties in End-of-Life Planning
The long legal battle over the fate of Terri Schiavo cast a much-needed spotlight on the importance of medical direc...
Read article »ElderLaw Radio Interview: Ending Life on Your Own Terms
The American Bar Association's leading expert on laws affecting the elderly explains how to ensure that your e...
Read article »State Laws Create Obstacles to End-of-Life Planning, Study Finds
State laws governing "advance directives" erect many barriers that make it difficult or impossible for individuals ...
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Guardianship and Conservatorship
Every adult is assumed to be capable of making his or her own decisions unless a court determines otherwise.
Read article »Avoid Disagreements Between Your Power of Attorney Holder and Health Care Proxy
Because the individuals will have to coordinate your care, it is important to pick two people who will get along ...
Read article »A Brief Overview of Dementia
The term "dementia" is thrown around a lot in discussions of elderly individuals, but what exactly does it mean?
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