What are your wishes if you are in a persistent vegetative state or have a terminal condition, and death is imminent? Do you feel strongly about resuscitation, insertion tubes or other life-sustaining procedures? How do you best ensure that your wishes are honored? A Living Will is not a last will and testament. It is…
You’re critically injured or seriously ill. Or for some other reason you can’t handle your financial matters. Do you have a plan in place? Who will take care of paying your bills? How will your paycheck or other checks get cashed? In Illinois this document is known as a power of attorney for property. It’s…
You are in a serious accident or are sick enough to be hospitalized – you can’t make medical decisions for yourself. Who will make decisions when the doctors ask? Without the proper legal document, the first relative who arrives at the hospital may be called upon to make critical and personal medical decisions. In one…
As an LGBT person or a person living with HIV, do you have a Life Plan Toolbox? Would you get into a boat going out on Lake Michigan without a life preserver? Would you let your loved one do so? If your answer is no, then why would you allow you and your loved ones…