During this interesting discussion, Lauren will provide an overview of the Practitioner's Order for Life Sustaining Treatment – what is it? You will learn how to complete the POLST form, and what the federal and state requirements are to make sure the form is valid.
1.0 CE Credit will be awarded to Illinois nurses, social workers, professional counselors and nursing home administrators.
Attorney at Margolis Weldon, LLC
Lauren A. Weldon is a partner at Margolis Weldon, LLC in Park Ridge, Illinois. She founded the law firm with Matt Margolis in 2015. Lauren graduated from the University of South Carolina (B.S., magna cum laude, 2005). She obtained her law degree from the John Marshall Law School (J.D., magna cum laude, 2011) and her Juris Doctor Certificate of Concentration in Elder Law in 2011. Lauren is a member of NAELA and ElderCounsel. She focuses her practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Long-Term Care/Medicaid/VA planning, and Estate and Trust Administration. Focusing her career as an elder law attorney has allowed her to help a growing segment of the population with their unique needs. Lauren was raised in Des Plaines and currently lives in Mt. Prospect with her husband and five children.
Lauren loves helping people protect what they value most by designing comprehensive estate plans. She also has a strong desire to assist seniors and their families in navigating the complexities of long term care planning.
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Margolis Weldon was founded in February 2015 with the promise of redefining the legal experience by helping people protect what they value most. While working together at an elder law firm, Matt and Lauren realized how cohesive their working relationship was and the similarity in their styles of estate planning and client advocacy. Matt and Lauren have an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be valued contributors to the fields of elder law and estate planning, while supporting clients and their families through some of life's most difficult transitions. More importantly, they understand how challenging it can be for people to talk about death and dying, and they are committed to making the planning process as comfortable as possible. Matt and Lauren's goal is to have their clients truly enjoy working with the firm while accomplishing their goals.
Margolis Weldon assists its clients with their Estate Planning and Elder Law needs, including Special Needs, Trust Administration, Decedent's Estates and Guardianship. The firm counsels clients from birth to death and ensures that their Estate Planning documents reflect the different stages of their lives. Margolis Weldon safeguards clients' legacies by confirming that Estate Planning documents are appropriately incorporated into their planning goals.
At King-Bruwaert House, you will find an elegant and picturesque senior living community for 60+ adults, surrounded by gardens, ponds, winding paths and gorgeous scenery. In this panoramic setting, residents come together to celebrate life…surrounded by compassionate, caring staff, engaging activities, delicious food and personalized care. Visit our gracious home and discover the continuum of care for assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and independent living.
King-Bruwaert House has provided an elegant and dignified lifestyle for adults 60 years or older since 1933. You're invited to come visit our brand new expansions, The Gardens of King-Bruwaert House (independent living apartments) and Carrington Hall (assisted living suites), which will allow you to maintain a meaningful life with fewer responsibilities and a full continuum of care.
Continuing Education held at King-Bruwaert House, 6101 S. County Line Rd., Burr Ridge
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6101 County Line Road
Burr Ridge, Illinois
If you have any questions please contact Lecia Szuberla
