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Legal & End of Life Planning Multimedia & Tools
Find here curated lists of media and tools that provide advice about legal considerations for financial, estate, and health purposes, plus others which may help older adults maintain as much independence as possible, for as long as possible, as they prepare to transition to next steps in life.
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Advance Directives, Other End-of-Life Documents
Dear Frieda: How do we manage “the talk”? New! Frieda Says… From the AgeSmart! 411 Blog (Frieda Says…)As we get older, it’s tough to start and carry on important discussions about choices at the end of life – financial, legal, and more. Here’s some advice for getting started and what to talk about.
Getting Your Affairs in Order (lists, documents, decision making) New! Checklists, Worksheets, Assessments From the National Institutes of HealthFrom the National Institutes of Health – find a master list of all the decisions and documentations you’ll need to prepare for your end-of-life needs and wishes.- An Expert’s Guide to the Estate Planning Documents Everyone Needs From KiplingerPlanning your estate and for the end of your life means more than a will. There are many other documents you should prepare to be sure your wishes are followed.
Elder Law & Estate Planning
- An Expert’s Guide to the Estate Planning Documents Everyone Needs From KiplingerPlanning your estate and for the end of your life means more than a will. There are many other documents you should prepare to be sure your wishes are followed.
Guardianship
- What Are ADLs and IADLs(Activities of Daily Living) Checklists, Worksheets, Assessments From WebMDThere are basic skills individuals must have to age-in-place successfully. There are basic ADLs to take care of physical needs, and IADLs (Instrumental ADLs) required to manage finances, shopping, doctor visits, and more.
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Probate Assistance
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