There are lots of reasons that you might need to evaluate and update your estate plan and family’s documents at this time and with the change in administration.
One reason is lessons learned from the experiences related to Covid. Almost everyone knows someone who has been infected by, sick with, hospitalized as a result of or died from Covid and its complications. Over the last year, we have had many calls from friends and referrals who suddenly are dealing with serious health issues and hospitalizations that can arise in just a matter of days.
We get calls on a regular basis of “what do we need?” or “what happens if so-and-so does not survive?” We have done wills, powers of attorney, health care directives and trusts for many people who either needed their existing documents updated or needed to do them for the first time.
We get calls sadly from families who have suffered a death and need assistance with creditors claims, mortgages and dealing with the probate process. Many people have never had to deal with the complications of both unexpected deaths and sometimes severe financial issues from being out of work, reduced work, and new medical bills from emergency services and ICU charges. We can help answer your questions and help walk with you through the probate process to get all of these issues addressed.
If you have questions about powers or attorney, wills, trusts, health care directives, probate or any of the complications families and businesses are facing as a result of Covid and government shutdowns, we are willing to help. Contact us today by email or call to schedule an appointment.
We can handle many things by email, conference call or video conference if you are uncomfortable coming to the office or with us coming to see you at your home, business or in the hospital.