Health and Financial Decisions

Planning Tools from the ABA Commission on Aging

By Karen Klein, JD
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We have the right to make our own financial and health care decisions. To prepare for future illness or disability, you should have a will and a power of attorney in place. To this end, the American Bar Association Commission on Aging provides an online brochure for those who want to learn more about power of attorney, living wills, trusts, and health care power of attorney.

The brochure encourages seniors to use legal planning tools to ensure that their personal, health care, and financial wishes are honored in the event they become sick, disabled, or incapacitated. A great resource for attorneys and advocates who work with seniors, caregivers, or family members, the brochure provides an easy way to help familiarize seniors with the information they need to make informed decisions. Click on the following links to view these materials:


Published July 16, 2008

Karen Klein, JD
Silver Planet Feature Writer

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