Planning Ahead

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Do-It-Yourself Forms

Welcome! This free program helps you create a Minnesota Health Care Directive (HCD), also known as a "living will". The program works by asking you questions. It uses your…
Source: Education for Justice
Welcome! The Minnesota Courts have information and forms related to estate planning, probate, and wills.
Source: Minnesota Courts

Helpful Websites

Special Needs Planning: Some Things to Consider
Author: American Bar Association

Information about Special Needs Trusts and things to consider when planning for a person with special needs. 

Caregiver Resources
Author: Minnesota Board on Aging

You've probably heard the word "caregiver" but what does it really mean? A caregiver is a relative or friend who provides care for an older or disabled adult.  Caregiving can be as intense as providing around the clock care for a person with dementia, or as simple as regularly picking up groceries for a neighbor. This website has resources about caregiving and information on finding support for caregivers.

Q & A

Source: Senior Legal Line - Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota
Source: Senior Legal Line - Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota