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Powers of Attorney
What does a power of attorney do? How can I get a power of attorney? What types of powers of attorney are there? Answers to these questions and more are in this document.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Understanding Power of Attorney
(Separate Website)
This article talks about what a Power of Attorney is, choosing your agent, and the difference types of Power of Attorney.
By: AARP
Advance Health Care Planning
(Separate Website)
What are advance directives? Why should I have an advance directive? What if I don't have one? When should I prepare one? What if I change my mind? This brochure answers these and many more questions.
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By: Alabama State Bar
Senior Citizens' Resources
(Separate Website)
This site covers Consumer Protection for Seniors; Education, Jobs and Volunteerism for Seniors; End-of-Life Issues; Federal and State Agencies for Seniors; Grandparents Raising Grandchildren; Health for Seniors; Housing for Seniors; Laws and Regulations Concerning Seniors; Money and Taxes for Seniors and Retirement.
By: USA.gov
Eldercare Locator
(Separate Website)
Seniors across Alabama can easily find valuable resources in your area through the eldercare locator. This link can direct you to your local Area Agency on Aging as well as other helpful resources. There are also special notes to give you more information on your specific help area. Please click on the link above to get started.
By: Administration on Aging (AOA)
Planning Ahead for Future Health Needs
(Separate Website)
Booklet in includes information on Advance Directives for Health Care, Health Care Proxy and Organ and Tissue Donation. Also includes the form and instructions for Advance Directive for Health Care and a form for Do Not Attempt Resuscitation Order.
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By: Alabama State Bar
Save Those Papers!
In order to protect your rights, you may need to use papers others have given you. This fact sheet tells you what papers you should save.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Adobe Acrobat Reader required. (If you are using a screen reader that does not support PDF format, copy the PDF link, and use the Access Adobe online form to convert this file to HMTL text.)
AlabamaLegalHelp.org is a project of Legal Services Alabama and the Legal Services Corporation. It is produced in cooperation with Pro Bono Net and legal services organizations, community organizations and government agencies throughout Alabama and the United States.
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