Assistance with developing a comprehensive life plan for people with disabilities and their families These plans ensure a secure future should a parent or other guardian be unable to care for the person with a disability. MORE INFORMATION Comprehensive planning for people with disabilities (and families) in the areas of: * Special and supplemental needs trusts * Health care directives * Last will and testament * Legal services * Financial planning

A third-party personal representative can act as the executor of the estate. They follow the guidelines outlined in a will and those established by the courts and does all the work needed to settle the estate.

You can use the online look-up to find lawyers with experience with elder law issues, including: * Helping families plan for incapacity and long-term care * Health insurance coverage * Health care decision making * Estate planning * Living Wills * Trusts * Guardianship * Wills * Advance Medical Directives (Living Will) * Power of Attorney (POA) * Mediation * Consumer law * Denial of public benefits * Disability * Discrimination * Estate/Probate * Health care * Medical malpractice * Real estate

Legal aid program that offers legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals, typically in the areas of disability law, elder law and family law Free or low cost legal services help people who are unable to afford a lawyer get access to the court system. MORE INFORMATION Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid gives legal help to people in poverty and to people of any income level age 60 or older or living with disabilities. Legal aid services include: * Debt collection and unfair loans * Disability-related cases * Divorce when child custody is an issue * Domestic violence * Elder abuse * Housing discrimination and evictions * Immigration and citizenship * Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax issues * Denial and termination of public benefits * Youth seeking help from abuse and neglect Monthly senior wills clinics are held on the second Wednesday of the month * The events calendar shows upcoming clinics. * Call 612-334-5970 to make an appointment At the monthly Wills Clinics attorneys help with: * Allocation (wills) * Power of Attorney * Health Care Directives * Transfer on Death Deeds The Senior Law Project (SLP) provide civil legal services to adults 60+ with a focus on seniors with the greatest social and economic need. * Elder abuse * Assisted living and nursing home discharges * Public benefits - Food support - Cash assistance - Social Security - Unemployment denials - Public health insurance coverage such as Medical Assistance denials - Reduction of home care services - Debtor/creditor issues

A third-party personal representative can act as the executor of the estate. They follow the guidelines outlined in a will and those established by the courts and does all the work needed to settle the estate.

Legal aid program that offers legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals, typically in the areas of disability law, elder law and family law Free or low cost legal services help people who are unable to afford a lawyer get access to the court system. MORE INFORMATION Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid gives legal help to people in poverty and to people of any income level age 60 or older or living with disabilities. Legal aid services include: * Debt collection and unfair loans * Disability-related cases * Divorce when child custody is an issue * Domestic violence * Elder abuse * Housing discrimination and evictions * Immigration and citizenship * Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax issues * Denial and termination of public benefits * Youth seeking help from abuse and neglect Monthly senior wills clinics are held on the second Wednesday of the month * The events calendar shows upcoming clinics. * Call 612-334-5970 to make an appointment At the monthly Wills Clinics attorneys help with: * Allocation (wills) * Power of Attorney * Health Care Directives * Transfer on Death Deeds The Senior Law Project (SLP) provide civil legal services to adults 60+ with a focus on seniors with the greatest social and economic need. * Elder abuse * Assisted living and nursing home discharges * Public benefits - Food support - Cash assistance - Social Security - Unemployment denials - Public health insurance coverage such as Medical Assistance denials - Reduction of home care services - Debtor/creditor issues

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Works to promote understanding of and access to high quality hospice and palliative care, and advance care planning. * Hospice Care is comfort care at the end of life * Palliative Care is comfort care at any stage of a serious illness Both hospice and palliative care provide relief from pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. Hospice and palliative care are appropriate for people with a terminal or serious illness, regardless of age, gender, religious faith or cultural background. Provides: * Advocacy for the needs of the terminally ill * Education for professionals and the general public regarding hospice and palliative care, and advance care planning * Free brochure "Choosing Hospice: A Consumer's Guide" * Information about Advance Directives (Advance Health Care Directives) * Promotion of increased access to quality hospice and palliative care services for all Minnesotans * Questions answered and written material about hospice and palliative care provided * Referrals to hospice programs in Minnesota and programs nationally * Connect with a Hospice Care Concierge * Find a Palliative Care Provider

Lawyers that have experience with elder law issues, including: * Helping families plan for incapacity and long-term care * Health insurance coverage * Health care decision making * Estate planning * Living Wills * Trusts * Guardianship * Wills * Advance Medical Directives (Living Will) * Power of Attorney (POA)

A third-party personal representative can act as the executor of the estate. They follow the guidelines outlined in a will and those established by the courts and does all the work needed to settle the estate.

A third-party personal representative can act as the executor of the estate. They follow the guidelines outlined in a will and those established by the courts and does all the work needed to settle the estate.

Program that maintains a list of private attorneys and can connect people who need legal services to attorneys that can help them. Examples of specialty areas are family law, elder law, immigration law and real estate law. MORE INFORMATION The online attorney referral service lets you search by location and type of case to find a lawyer in your area. * Fee information can be found on the attorney profile. * The search form also allows you to search for attorneys that offer minimum of 30-minute free consultation or a sliding fee scale.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Provides digital advance care planning access: * Personalized 1:1 support * Provides cloud-based storage for access to documents that can be shared with family and healthcare agencies including Healthcare Directives * Accessible 24/7 * Individuals can record a video articulating their end of life wishes * Optional guided document completion by qualified healthcare professionals

Assistance with developing a comprehensive life plan for people with disabilities and their families These plans ensure a secure future should a parent or other guardian be unable to care for the person with a disability. MORE INFORMATION Creates a long term comprehensive plan to ensure quality of life for an individual with a disability when their parents or caregivers are gone

Assistance with developing a comprehensive life plan for people with disabilities and their families These plans ensure a secure future should a parent or other guardian be unable to care for the person with a disability. MORE INFORMATION A private law practice that assists individuals with autism and disabilities and their families with their legal needs. Practice areas: * Supplemental and special needs trusts * Wills and estate planning * Guardianship * Family law and mediation * Criminal defense for individuals who have autism or other disabilities * Help apply for medical assistance and medical assistance waivers * Special education law

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Provides Health Care Directive Workshops, discussion groups, and individual consultations.

Lutheran Social Service (LSS) administers two forms of pooled trusts depending on the funding source: * Special Needs - Self-Funded Trust * Supplemental Needs Trust - Third Party Funded Trust Both preserve funds for people with disabilities or identified needs while protecting eligibility for public benefits, such as Medicaid or Social Security Income.

A third-party personal representative can act as the executor of the estate. They follow the guidelines outlined in a will and those established by the courts and does all the work needed to settle the estate.

Legal aid program that offers legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals, typically in the areas of disability law, elder law and family law Free or low cost legal services help people who are unable to afford a lawyer get access to the court system. MORE INFORMATION Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid gives legal help to people in poverty and to people of any income level age 60 or older or living with disabilities. Legal aid services include: * Debt collection and unfair loans * Disability-related cases * Divorce when child custody is an issue * Domestic violence * Elder abuse * Housing discrimination and evictions * Immigration and citizenship * Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax issues * Denial and termination of public benefits * Youth seeking help from abuse and neglect Monthly senior wills clinics are held on the second Wednesday of the month * The events calendar shows upcoming clinics. * Call 612-334-5970 to make an appointment At the monthly Wills Clinics attorneys help with: * Allocation (wills) * Power of Attorney * Health Care Directives * Transfer on Death Deeds The Senior Law Project (SLP) provide civil legal services to adults 60+ with a focus on seniors with the greatest social and economic need. * Elder abuse * Assisted living and nursing home discharges * Public benefits - Food support - Cash assistance - Social Security - Unemployment denials - Public health insurance coverage such as Medical Assistance denials - Reduction of home care services - Debtor/creditor issues

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Offers information and personal support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families Topics include: * Abuse prevention * Education * Employment * Future planning * Government benefits * Guardianship * Healthcare assistance * Housing * Housing services * Self-advocacy

A third-party personal representative can act as the executor of the estate. They follow the guidelines outlined in a will and those established by the courts and does all the work needed to settle the estate.

A third-party personal representative can act as the executor of the estate. They follow the guidelines outlined in a will and those established by the courts and does all the work needed to settle the estate.

Aging life care managers act as guides and advocates for older people and their families. Also known as senior care managers or geriatric care managers, these experts help older adults live at home rather than in a facility. They can provide any of the following services, although this is not an exhaustive list: * Assessment and monitoring * Planning and problem-solving * Match needs and services * Assist families with care coordination * Crisis intervention and updating levels of care as needs change These professionals typically have a background in social work, psychology, nursing, or gerontology. They also have specific expertise in assessing, planning, and serving the needs of older adults. MORE INFORMATION End of Life Doulas are here to serve individuals who are at end of life and their families by providing emotional, social, and spiritual support Care Coordination is offered to help cope with the challenges of aging, chronic illness, or end-of-life. Advanced care planning assistance is available.

Provider Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) program is designed to improve the quality of care at the end of life. It provides a standard form that can be used for patients diagnosed with serious illnesses throughout Minnesota. The POLST form identifies what types of medical treatment a patient wishes to receive at the end of life, and helps to ensure those wishes are conveyed to emergency services and other medical providers. The POLST form is used and recognized by hospital systems, long term care facilities, medical professionals, and emergency medical services throughout Minnesota. POLST is a medical document, not a legal document and does not replace a health care directive

Support creating and updating documents is available for people who are terminally ill, are about to undergo a life-threatening medical procedure, or are over 60 years of age.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Honoring Choices Minnesota promotes end-of-life care planning. Health Care Directive forms are available to download in Arabic, Chinese, English, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese. Education guides are available to help provide more information about the wishes outlined in the health care directive and terminology used. Certified advance care planning staff are available to provide information, documents, answer questions and can assist in properly completing your health care directive. Staff have scheduled times to be available at community locations in the Central MN area and by virtual zoom sessions to anyone in Minnesota.