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Legal Issues Fact Sheets – English

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Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care/Advance Directives

Posted onWednesday, November 30th, 2022Tuesday, August 8th, 2023Authoremil@canhr.org

An Advanced Health Care Directive (also known as Power of Attorney for Health Care) allows you to appoint a healthcare agent to make healthcare decisions for you (the principal).

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Durable Power of Attorney for Property

Posted onFriday, November 18th, 2022Tuesday, August 8th, 2023Authoremil@canhr.org

Who will manage your property if you become incapacitated?

Incapacity means the inability to make rational decisions regarding one’s financial affairs and personal care.

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Incapacity: Plan for it now

Posted onFriday, November 18th, 2022Tuesday, August 8th, 2023Authoremil@canhr.org

Incapacity means the inability to make reasoned decisions regarding one’s financial and personal affairs. It can befall anyone who suffers a traumatic brain injury or experiences a mentally debilitating illness.

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Advance Health Care Directive

Posted onTuesday, November 15th, 2022Tuesday, August 8th, 2023Authoremil@canhr.org

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Advance Health Care Directive Instructions

Posted onFriday, January 20th, 2017Tuesday, August 8th, 2023Authoremil@canhr.org

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Planning for Long Term Care

Posted onTuesday, June 28th, 2016Tuesday, August 8th, 2023Authoremil@canhr.org

Planning for Long Term Care (LTC) is the smart way to save time, money, and avoid unnecessary stress. LTC planning doesn’t have to be intimidating if you and your family approach it one step at a time.

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Probate Conservatorships in California

Posted onTuesday, April 26th, 2016Tuesday, August 8th, 2023Authoremil@canhr.org

What is a Probate Conservatorship?

When someone is no longer able to handle his or her own financial and/or personal affairs, the court can appoint an individual (the conservator) to act on behalf of the incapacitated person (the conservatee)1.

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FAQ’s Regarding Probate Conservatorship Problems

Posted onTuesday, April 26th, 2016Tuesday, August 8th, 2023Authoremil@canhr.org

What do I need to do to fight a conservatorship? The first thing you should do is find an attorney to represent you.

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Visitation Guide for California Long Term Care Facilities and Hospitals

Posted onMonday, August 10th, 2015Tuesday, August 8th, 2023Authoremil@canhr.org

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      • 1 – Nursing Home Fact Sheets (English)
      • 2 – Residential Care For the Elderly (RCFE) Fact Sheets (English)
      • 3 – Community Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) Fact Sheets (English)
      • 4 – Medi-Cal/Estate Planning Fact Sheets (English)
      • 5 – Elder Abuse Fact Sheets (English)
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      • 9 – Legal Issues Fact Sheets (English)
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      • 5 – Hojas de información sobre HCBS
      • 6 – Hojas de información legal
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      • 小册子 (Booklets)
      • 1 – 療養院說明單張 (Nursing Home Fact Sheets)
      • 2 – 住戶護理 (RCFE) 說明單張 (Residential Care (RCFE) Fact Sheets)
      • 3 – 加州醫療保險說明單張 (Medi-Cal Factsheets)
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