September 10th: Durable Powers of Attorney

The North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging is happy to work with Kansas Legal Services to provide another pair of seminars on Durable Powers of Attorney on September 10th.

Paul Shipp is the Managing Attorney with Flint Hills Legal Services who has 20 years of experience in elder law. Paul will be presenting two seminars providing trustworthy information on Durable Powers of Attorney (DPOAs) and Living Wills. The first seminar “Choosing Someone to Help You” explains Living Wills and DPOAs for those who are interested in naming a DPOA. The second seminar “The Person Chosen” is for family and friends who have been named as DPOAs and want a better understanding of their responsibilities and how to carry them out. Seniors and their DPOA caregivers are encouraged to attend both sessions together. Additionally, Paul will be available for 30 minute individual consultations following the seminars. Registration for these consultations will be made available for attendees prior to the seminars. Information packets created by Kansas Legal Services specifically for this initiative will be available to each participant who registers.

The Living Will and DPOA (Choosing Someone to Help You) will be available via Zoom on Thursday, September 10th at 10:00 am.

The Responsibilities of the DPOA (The Person Chosen) will be available via Zoom on Thursday, September 10th at 2:00 pm.

Registration is now open for the events, and is available at www.ncfhaaa.com/seminars or by calling 1-800-432-2730. All registration need to be made by 5 pm on the day before the session.

Detailed instructions on how to participate in Zoom technology are available at www.ncfhaaa.com/seminars and login instructions will be sent to those who register. There is no cost for participating; voluntary contributions are appreciated and accepted.

The North Central-Flint Hills Agency on Aging, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization that plans, coordinates and provides services in 18 north central Kansas counties to enhance the quality and dignity of life for older Kansans, people living with disabilities and their families. Area Agency on Aging programs and services are partially funded by the Older Americans Act through the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services and voluntary participant contributions. The Area Agency on Aging works in partnership with local and county governments and senior citizens’ groups. All services are available without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

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