Q: I am 80 yrs old and without friends, family, or church to see to my last wishes when the time comes. Do lawyers do that?
No doctor either. I"m with Kaiser Permanente and their doctors don't keep track of what patients they have. I have a will but no one to carry out any end of life wishes.
A: A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Yes, lawyers do handle such matters. Your question probably went unnoticed in the general Uncategorized heading. There are lawyers who work with living wills, DNRs, and related issues. You could repost your question and add the categories Health Care Law, Elder Law, and Estate Planning - this is an area they are likely to know about. Another option is to reach out to attorneys to try to set up a quick, free initial consult to steer you in the right direction for your needs. Good luck
Joshua D. Brysk agrees with this answer
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Yes, a California lawyer could help. You might also get help from certain organizations or social workers. The form you will need to complete is an Advance Health Care Directive and a statutory one can be found here:
https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/Advanced-HealthCare-Directive-Form_031620.pdf
You will want to select an agent to carry out your wishes.
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