Wills and Advance Planning

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Community Legal Advocates helps low and moderate income individuals and their families plan for the future by preparing Wills, Health Care Proxies and Powers of Attorney.

Who Needs a Will? 

Any adult who owns assets can benefit from creating a Will. A Will lets you decide what happens with your property after you die. Without a Will, the law decides how your property is distributed and who gets what. This may not reflect your wishes. Click here for more information about Wills and other advance planning issues.

Advance Planning: Powers of Attorney and Health Care Proxies

Watch the videos below to learn more about POAs and Health Care Proxies or click here for Frequently Asked Questions about these important documents.

Guardianship for an Adult Disabled Child

A child that has been disabled all their life may need a guardian once they turn 18. If you have an adult disabled child, CLA can help you understand and obtain guardianship. Click here for more information about Article 17A Guardianships.

CLA Executive Director and Co-Founder, Ann E. Dibble, discusses the importance of Advance Planning for undocumented clients at risk of removal.
CLA Attorney-In-Charge and Co-Founder, Keiko Cervantes-Ospina discusses the importance of Advanced Planning for undocumented clients at risk of removal. Aprende lo que es "Advance Planning" y como puede ayudar personas indocumentadas y sus familias hacer decisiones en el evento de un deportación.