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Seniors

Seniors

Information about some legal issues that may affect seniors, including estate planning and end-of-life decisions, elder abuse, and conservatorships.

  • Wills, trusts, and advance care planning

    Learn about end of life planning and what to think about if you or a loved one can no longer make decisions. Get sample legal documents, like a will and advance care directives.

  • Elder abuse restraining orders

    Get instructions on how to ask for an elder or dependent adult abuse restraining order.

  • Helping a person with a disability

    Get information about how you can help someone with an impairment or disability, including how to start a conservatorship, if needed.

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