Township Forum -Power of Attorney Document for Seniors

New Trier Township is offering an Educational Forum in conjunction with township agency-partners the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic and the North Shore Senior Center on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. The free event focuses on the health care Power of Attorney and why older adults should have this document in place.

Residents are welcome to engage volunteer attorneys who will help them prepare a POA document that proactively addresses situations where people are unable to make medical decisions for themselves.

New Trier Township is offering free, on-site notary services on the POA documents to validate them.

New Trier Township Supervisor Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg said, “A power of attorney document provides older adults peace of mind should a difficult situation arise. We are grateful to the volunteer attorneys and the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic for coordinating the event.”

To RSVP please email info@NSLegalAid.orgor phone (847) 737-4042.

Media Contact:

Jack Macholl

Wisdom Bridge Marketing

(847) 834-0180

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New Trier Township’s mission is to provide leadership, advocacy and resources to benefit the physical, mental and social well being of Township residents. Established in 1850, New Trier Township government serves 58,000 residents in the villages of Glencoe, Kenilworth, Wilmette and Winnetka, plus portions of Glenview and Northfield. The Township Office is located at 739 Elm Street in Winnetka or on-line at www.newtriertownship.com