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Supportive Decision Making: How Guardianships and Conservatorships are Treated Internationally

By, Shelby Horner, Elder & Disability Law Clinic Student, Spring 2023 Like many treaties of its ilk, the Convention for Persons with Disabilities (“CRPD” or the “Convention”) was created with the intention of protecting and supporting vulnerable communities internationally. The treaty was created through a collaborative process of hundreds of people with disabilities worldwide. Through […]

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Advanced Directives and How Best to Ensure They Are Followed

By, Angela Tiangco, Elder & Disability Law Clinic Student, Spring 2023 What are advanced directives?             Advanced directives (“ADs”) are legal documents that provide instructions for medical care if a person cannot communicate their own wishes.[1] The two most common ADs for health care are the living will and the durable health care power of […]