The Intersection of Wellness and Law
Why Complementary Alternative Medicine Matters in Advanced Planning

A 1-Hour CLE with Dr. Patricia Wilhite McCartney, JD, ND, DAN

WHEN: Friday, February 18, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM CST

 

Live Virtual Description
In today’s estate planning landscape, nearly 40% of adults incorporate complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into their healthcare — yet many advanced directives and legacy plans overlook these deeply held beliefs. This disconnect can lead to incomplete client intent, family disputes, or unintended outcomes.Join Dr. Patricia Wilhite McCartney — a practicing estate planning attorney and naturopathic doctor — for a focused one-hour CLE that bridges this gap.

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You’ll explore

• Legal implications of CAM preferences in healthcare decision-making

• Practical strategies to integrate holistic values into living wills, powers of attorney, and trusts

• Ethical considerations when documenting client wellness beliefs

• Real-world examples of how CAM-inclusive planning protects client rights and enhances satisfaction

• This session is designed for estate planners, elder law attorneys, probate practitioners, and anyone serving clients who value integrative health approaches.

  Learning Objectives

• Understand the prevalence and legal relevance of CAM in client healthcare choices

• Identify key questions to uncover CAM preferences during intake

• Learn compliant ways to reflect holistic values in advanced planning documents

• Explore ethical boundaries and best practices for technology-assisted client wellness tools

   

Who Should Attend
Estate planning attorneys, elder law specialists, probate lawyers, and professionals serving high-net-worth or wellness-oriented clients.

Registration Includes

• Live interactive webinar (attendance tracked for MCLE credit)

• Certificate of completion

• Complimentary wellness-inspired refreshment box shipped to registered attendees (a thoughtful thank-you gesture to help you arrive centered)

 

Date & Time: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
12:00–1:00 PM CST (11:00 AM–12:00 PM MST / 1:00–2:00 PM EST)

 

Format
Live via Zoom Webinar (link sent 24 hours before event)

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(Collect: Name, Bar #/State, Email, Firm, Shipping Address for refreshment box – optional checkbox: “Yes, please send my complimentary wellness refreshment box”)Disclaimers

 

This program is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. All planning decisions remain the responsibility of licensed attorneys. MCLE credit pending Texas approval; reciprocity in many states