About the Program: There are several documents that can help give you and your loved ones peace of mind in the event of a medical emergency. Power of attorney (POA) and Illinois Living Will Declarations are legal documents that allow you to make advanced decisions about your medical care and select someone else to act on your behalf on financial and/or healthcare decisions. They’re planning documents if you become incapacitated or cannot make decisions yourself. This session, hosted by Center for Disability and Elder Law, will cover how Power of Attorney and Living Will Declarations work, considerations to help you make decisions that are right for you, and ways to plan ahead. The program will also cover what authority these documents grant, the limitations of the documents, how to create them for yourself, and how to navigate becoming someone’s agent. The session will include information on POAs for both finance/property and healthcare, and we’ll take your questions. About Center for Disability and Elder Law: Center for Disability and Elder Law was founded in 1984 with a dual mission: To provide free legal services to low-income seniors and people with disabilities who reside in Chicago and suburban Cook County in Illinois. To foster the spirit of pro bono service throughout the Chicago and Cook County legal communities. They focus their efforts on matters related to financial and housing stability, estate planning including end-of-life planning, divorce, and adult guardianship. Learn more and volunteer at: https://www.cdelaw.org/ Cheryl Lipton, Senior Attorney, Pro Bono Coordinator, Center for Disability & Elder Law
