Now Is the Right Time to Consult with Legal Counsel About Preparing Advance Directives that Reflect End-of-Life Wishes- New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act (A136/S138) is once again before the New York State Legislature in...more
The United States is an ever-changing cultural landscape. As a nation of immigrants, we are a complex patchwork of individuals from diverse backgrounds, each bringing distinct ethnic, cultural and religious beliefs. Estate...more
On April 1, 2018, a new Texas law, S.B. 11, became effective governing in-facility Do-Not-Resuscitate (“DNR”) orders. As defined, a DNR order instructs a health care professional not to attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation...more
You may have heard about Connecticut’s pilot program for Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (“MOLST”) and wondered what it is and whether it impacts your estate plan. Similar programs, such as Physician Orders for...more
A new tool is now available for North Carolina citizens and health care providers that will help everyone understand end-of-life health care planning options and processes available under North Carolina law. The new website...more
In this issue: - Make Me a Channel of Your Peace - CMS Signals Renewed Focus on Advance Directives and Residents’ Rights to Determine End-of-Life Care An excerpt from "Make Me a Channel of Your Peace" ...more