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 do I get my father the care he needs?
5 AnswersDupedwife Answered Mar 30, 2024Where can I find out how to do payroll taxes on an in-home caregiver?
16 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Mar 27, 2024How do I obtain a PA ID (mom’s expired) when I only have a copy of birth certif and no marriage certif to apply for a new one?
4 Answerswaytomisery Answered Mar 23, 2024I am a past employee and need information on my pension/retirement.
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Forms & Documents Discussions
What I learned from my father's death.
6 CommentsZs60607 Commented Mar 10, 2024POA doc’s.
2 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Sep 20, 2023Getting things notarized
4 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Apr 2023Beware of this when getting an out of hospital DNR.
3 CommentsGrandma1954 Commented Mar 2023
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