FREE ADVANCE DIRECTIVES CLINICS TO BE HELD IN RED OAK AND HARLAN

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October 21st, 2025 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Legal Aid will host two free advance directives clinics this fall to help eligible Iowans prepare important legal documents that protect their healthcare wishes. The clinics will provide 10–15 minute appointments with an attorney to assist participants in completing a Living Will and Healthcare Power of Attorney at no cost.
Clinic Dates and Locations:
  • Tuesday, October 28, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. – Montgomery County Courthouse, 105 E. Coolbaugh Street, Red Oak, Iowa
  • Friday, November 7, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. – Shelby County Courthouse, 612 Court Street, Harlan, Iowa
 Advance directives are vital documents that help individuals:Protect their wishes and clarify end-of-life care decisions.
  • Avoid family conflicts by ensuring plans are clearly documented.
  • Secure free, legally recognized guidance from qualified attorneys.
“Setting up a healthcare power of attorney and living will is a crucial step everyone should consider,” said Josh Gaul, Managing Attorney of the Rural Justice Project for Older Iowans at Iowa Legal Aid. “These clinics make it easy for Iowans to take that step with the help of experienced attorneys—at no cost.”
How to Register:
Register online at http://bit.ly/3KObve3 or call 515-400-3662. Iowa Legal Aid will contact participants with more information about the scheduling process.
About Iowa Legal Aid
Iowa Legal Aid provides free civil legal assistance to low-income and vulnerable Iowans through ten regional offices serving all 99 counties. Since 1977, Iowa Legal Aid has worked to promote hope, dignity, and justice for individuals and families across the state. Learn more at www.iowalegalaid.org.