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   Do I Need a Will? (Separate Website)
This fact sheet from the Louisiana State Bar Association has general information about wills.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
  
   
   Infiormation about Health Care Products and Services (Separate Website)
Find out about health care products and services and how to avoid scams and fraud on this site sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission.
By: Federal Trade Commission

    Read this in: Spanish / EspaƱol
  
   
   Living Will Declaration (separate website)
Here are links to information about living wills from the Louisiana Secretary of State and a living will declaration form. This information cannot take the place of the advice of an attorney, but it may help you.
By: Louisiana Secretary of State
  
   
   Living Wills
Plan your health care before you become seriously ill or unable to make decisions.
By: Advocacy Center
  
   
   Medicare for Busy People (Separate Website)
Information and resources about medicare and different medicare plans.
By: FCIC -- Federal Citizen Information Center
  
   
   Senior Health Insurance Information Program (Separate Website)
Learn more about different health insurance plans for seniors. Here is information from the Louisiana Department of Insurance. Volunteer counseling about health insurance is also available -- see the site to learn more.
By: Louisiana Department of Insurance
  
   
   What is Interdiction?
What should you do if a relative can't take care of himself?
By: Louisiana Elder Law Task Force
  
   
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