Elder Law Forms & Documents
All seniors should have the following documents in place related to future care and end of life wishes:
- Power of Attorney (POA), DPOA
- Financial POA, Authorized Agent
- Healthcare POA, Medical Proxy
- Advance Healthcare Directives, DNR
- HIPAA release
- Last Will & Testament
Explore AgingCare’s resources, checklists and reference guides for the essential legal documents families must have in place to make important care decisions for older adults.
Forms & Documents Articles
3 Legal Documents Caregivers Need to Manage a Senior’s Health Care
If you anticipate needing to make medical decisions for elderly parents or your spouse in the future, make sure you have these 3 key legal documents in place.
35 CommentsThe Emergency Medical File Every Caregiver Should Create
Family caregivers, especially those with medical power of attorney (POA), should assemble a folder containing these 9 important medical details that can be easily handed off to nurses, doctors and first responders when seniors need emergency health care.
7 CommentsHow HIPAA Impacts Caring for Aging Parents
If you have concerns about an elderly loved one’s health and are involved in their daily care, it is very important to understand the impact of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) on caregiving for seniors.
0 CommentsWhat Is a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order and How Does It Work?
A do-not-resuscitate order (DNR) is an advance care planning document that specifies what potentially life-sustaining medical interventions a person does not want to receive. A basic DNR order usually states a patient’s wish to avoid undergoing CPR.
36 CommentsThe Difference Between POA, Durable POA and a Living Will
An estate plan that will safeguard a senior’s health and finances consists of a will, advance directives and powers of attorney. Familiarize yourself with these basic legal documents before estate planning begins.
61 CommentsWhen POA Isn’t Enough: Authorizations Needed to Act on a Loved One’s Behalf
Power of attorney documents allow caregivers to access personal information and make vital decisions for elderly loved ones, but some institutions require additional forms. See what other authorizations you may need to get.
19 CommentsLegal Competency: When Is It Too Late to Create a Will, Trust or POA?
It is crucial to engage in proper legal planning with family members while they are still of sound mind. An elder law attorney outlines competency criteria that must be met in order to obtain valid legal documents before a crisis strikes.
33 CommentsHow to Prepare a Letter of Last Instruction for End-of-Life Wishes
A letter of instruction is an informal estate planning document that clearly communicates instructions and desires that are to be handled after a person dies. It guides surviving family members through personal, financial and funeral information.
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Forms & Documents Questions
How to persuade husband to do a will?
13 AnswersGoldbergEL1999 Answered Nov 7, 2024Where do I find the three legal documents caregivers need to manage a senior's healthcare?
4 Answerscwillie Answered Nov 1, 2024Can a nursing home kick my dad out if I don't sign the administration papers? I'm his POA. They are placing him in hospice care.
6 AnswersAlvaDeer Replied Oct 29, 2024POA detail we missed.
5 AnswersAlvaDeer Replied Oct 28, 2024
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0 CommentsPeggySue2020 Posted Sep 23, 2024Medicaid
6 CommentsJustShootMe Commented Sep 21, 2024Anyone else dealing with so many intakes?
6 CommentsDawn88 Commented Aug 6, 2024What I learned from my father's death.
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