Announcing Zoom Dementia Series Workshop, Essential Legal Planning Issues for Dementia Presented During a Class with the William S. Richardson School of Law Elder Law Clinic

Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 10-11:30am Hawaii time

James H. Pietsch, JD is the speaker.

• It is wise for adults to have a plan in place in the event of death or incapacity, especially for those who may

be starting to experience memory loss or a decline in thinking skills as can be seen in dementia.

• Planning for death and incapacity, especially for those diagnosed with dementia, usually involves the

consideration of such essential legal and related documents such as wills, durable powers of attorney for

legal and financial matters, advance health care directives, including durable powers of attorney for

health care and individual instructions for health care, plus for many, provider orders for life-sustaining

treatment and living trusts.

• A diagnosis of dementia does not necessarily indicate a current lack of capacity to execute essential

documents legal and related documents, so it is important to seek professional legal and health care

advice early on.

• The levels of capacity necessary to understand and to execute various legal documents vary and it is

important to seek the assistance of a qualified attorney to provide counsel, advice, and assistance.

• Legal Documents and related forms are often complicated so it may be beneficial to look over some

samples commonly used in Hawaii found in the handbook highlighted in this presentation.

Advance Registration is required at this link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/essential-legal-planning-issues-for-dementia-tickets-

706567150367?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Zoom link & handouts will be sent separately via email to registrants before the session date.

Sorry, no CEs or certificates are available for this presentation

For questions about the workshops contact: Jody Mishan, (808) 295-2624 or jmishan@hawaii.rr.com