Colorado Legal Services with Senior Access Points of Larimer County and Poudre Libraries hosted a half day of classes on elder law issues at the Fort Collins Senior Center in August. Magistrate Kandace Majoros welcomed the audience with introductions followed by several elder law classes.
Local attorney Kristine Callahan presented the first class on Estate Planning. Kristine explained that all seniors should consider having a will and several other important documents such as a Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, and possibly a trust, if certain conditions are met. Check with an elder law attorney for help with these documents.
Attorney Jacqueline Zipser & Dr. Mike Towbin
Local attorney Jacqueline Zipser discussed the different powers of attorneys available to seniors. Local medical doctor Mike Towbin discussed the different medical directives including the new Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST) which covers most Powers of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate Order, and limited Living Will info. He also covered a new Dementia Order for patients with memory issues. However, you should always consider completing these three documents: Living Will, MOST, and Medical Power of Attorney. An elder law attorney or the Aspen Club (part of UC Health) can help complete these forms at their offices in Fort Collins, Loveland, or Greeley.