Jackie Luthringshausen, Estate Planning Attorney
Lavelle Law, Ltd. and
Kate Krallitsch, NCG, Director of Operations
Care Navigators Inc.

This presentation will cover the essentials of Powers of Attorney (POA), highlighting their role as vital legal tools that allow a trusted agent to manage financial, healthcare, or personal decisions if someone becomes incapacitated. It will outline the steps to implement a POA, including selecting an agent, defining authority, and ensuring legal execution, while emphasizing the importance of clarity to prevent disputes.

The session will also discuss when to engage a Geriatric Care Manager for complex care coordination or advocacy, particularly for aging individuals, concluding with a Q&A to address planning concerns.