Legal Protections, Pitfalls, and Prevention of Litigation
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End-of-life planning involves some of the most important, sensitive, and legally complex decisions individuals and families will ever face. Join Amitai Heller, a leading attorney at Compassion & Choices specializing in end-of-life litigation, and Kathleen McKinstra, an…
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End-of-life planning involves some of the most important, sensitive, and legally complex decisions individuals and families will ever face. Join Amitai Heller, a leading attorney at Compassion & Choices specializing in end-of-life litigation, and Kathleen McKinstra, an experienced estate attorney, and Compassion & Choices' Director of Planned Giving, for a comprehensive webinar that explores how to navigate these critical issues while avoiding costly and emotionally taxing legal disputes.
This webinar will provide practical and legal insights into:
Advanced Directives: How to create clear, enforceable instructions to ensure your healthcare wishes are honored.
Medical Power of Attorney (POA): Choosing the right person to make medical decisions on your behalf and ensuring they are legally empowered to act when it matters most.
The Legality of Assisted Dying: A state-by-state breakdown of assisted dying laws, what is permitted, and how these decisions intersect with ethics, healthcare, and the law.
Steps to Avoid Litigation: Documentation strategies and proactive steps to minimize ambiguity and prevent family disputes.
Court Intervention: When and why courts get involved in end-of-life decisions, and how to structure your plans to avoid judicial interference.
Life Insurance Considerations: How assisted dying choices impact life insurance coverage, including exclusions and policy implications.
This webinar is essential for financial advisors seeking to understand the intersection of law, ethics, and personal choice in end-of-life planning.
*CE/CPE Eligible: 1.0 CE credit(s) is(are) available to FEN Members with these designations: CFP, CLU, ChFC and RICP. CPA members will earn 1.0 CPE credit(s).
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this session.
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
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