Right to Die Advocate Scott Faces Hospitals and Law
Attorney Scott argues against hospital life support in terminal cases, citing clients Bartling and Foster. Bartling died after a respirator kept him alive. Foster, with ALS, died following removal of life support after a court ruling. He notes slower hospital change and looming resource rationing amid aging populations and political commentaries.
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Scott
Bartling
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
William Foster
Foster
Lou Gehrig
Wadsworth Veterans Administration Hospital
Los Angeles
Levinson
Ethics of life support clashes with patient wishes
The article cites cases where patients and families fought to stop unwanted treatment, including Peter Cinque in New York who won after court orders to halt dialysis, and William Bartling in California whose life support was legally challenged. Experts note costly, extended care in disputes over end of life, with families bearing tolls.
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Gaylin
Peter Cinque
Lynbrook
L.I
Cinque
Death with dignity law grants Iowa residents living wills
An Iowa law signed by Gov. Branstad allows adults to specify life not be artificially prolonged in incurable cases. Two doctors must confirm terminal condition, and abortion or pregnancy cases are exempt. food and water must be provided. Local advocates note public understanding remains mixed.
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Anne Garry
Vernon
Esther Spurrier
Williams Blvd
Spurrier
St. Luke’s Hospital
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Cedar Rapids
Anthony Scolaro
Scolaro
Judith Grove
How to Find a Lawyer to Draft a Will in Linn County
This brief advises consulting the Linn County Bar Association for attorney referrals to draft a will. It notes coworkers and friends with prior legal work can provide references and lists the association’s contact number 398 3449 for guidance.
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Linn County Bar Association
Do you really need a will
A guide argues everyone should consider a will to control how property is divided and to appoint guardians. It notes state laws, especially for spouses and children, can lead to undesired outcomes and emphasizes planning with an attorney.
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Warbasse
Changing Times
Cedar Rapids
Anthony Scolaro
Writing Your Own Will The Home Made Will Guide
The article explains holographic wills and how to create a valid will without a lawyer. It notes must be sound mind signatures with two witnesses, codicils for changes, and destruction of old copies, while warning that more complex estates benefit from attorney guidance to avoid litigation.
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Fies
Grove
Groves
Russell Striffler
St. Luke’s Hospital
Striffler
Cedar Rapids
Henry Keyes
Iowa
Steven Warbasse
Anne Garry
Anthony Scolaro
Ernest Pence
Pence
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