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Estate Planning Power of Attorney Coronavirus/COVID-19

Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the... more +
Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process.  less -
Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Wills, Trusts & Estates: Plain and Simple – Advance Directives Are Important: COVID-19 Or Not

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It is important to have advance directives in place, whether in the midst of a pandemic or not. All adults should have three types of advance directives. ...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

The COVID-19 Pandemic and Personal Planning

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The coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted the lives of millions across the globe, causing the loss of loved ones and livelihoods and heightening concerns for health and personal and financial safety. In these uncertain times,...more

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

Estate Planning In The COVID-19 Era

In uncertain times like these, COVID-19 reminds us to be prepared for the unexpected. Do you have an estate plan in place? If so, now is the time to review those plans and make any necessary updates. If not, consider...more

Jaburg Wilk

Your Guide to Essential Estate Planning Documents

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If you’re like most people, there is a laundry list of things you’d rather do than think about your estate plan. While it can be a challenging area to discuss, your estate plan is essential to ensure you and your family are...more

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Estate Planning and North Carolina Temporary Emergency Video Notarization

Over the past few months, life has changed dramatically for a majority of North Carolinians. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for individuals to have estate planning documents, including a will, durable powers of...more

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Signing Requirements of Health Care Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives Under NC S704

On May 4, 2020, the North Carolina General Assembly and Governor Roy Cooper signed into law Senate Bill 704 (NC S704). Two essential estate planning documents were part of NC S704 – health care powers of attorney and advance...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Getting Your Life And Estate Planning Documents In Order During A Health Crisis

As the world searches for a new normal, it is more important than ever to make sure that the interests of you and your loved ones are properly protected. We have compiled the below list of the basic life and estate planning...more

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Love in the Time of the Corona Virus Basic Estate Planning Considerations – Part III

Overview - If the Corona Virus were not actually happening to each of us in Real Time and took place exclusively in Latin America, the Pandemic would actually become a Soap Opera, e.g. novela, shown everywhere in Latin...more

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Preparing Health Care Documents is Just the First Step

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Taking the time to complete your health care power of attorney and living will is a great step toward ensuring that your health care wishes will be followed if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. A health care...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Financial and Healthcare Decision-Making During a Crisis

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COVID-19 has changed our lives in so many ways. Social distancing and wearing masks at the grocery store have become the new normal. We are all doing our best to make sure our families are safe, which in many cases has...more

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Your Child’s Health Care and Financial Decisions: Are You Prepared?

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The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has disrupted life in unparalleled ways, forcing much of the U.S. population to self-isolate at home....more

Jaburg Wilk

Will Your Health Care Wishes Be Followed?

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If you’re like many people, you have not put much thought into who will make your health care decisions if you are unable or what kinds of decisions might need to be made. However, during these unprecedented times, you may...more

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Love in the Time of the Corona Virus Basic Estate Planning Considerations – Part II

Overview - The worst thing about the unknown is the unknown itself! Who could have predicted the Corona virus pandemic and the economic fallout?  Not even storytellers of Zombie tales could have predicted the timing of the...more

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

COVID-19: A Reminder of the Importance of Advance Planning for Illness and Incapacity

Planning for illness, infirmity and incapacity is always an important part of providing for your financial and personal security. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, though, we are all potentially facing an increased risk of...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

An Important Message during Difficult Times

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Friends and colleagues- My thoughts are with you during these uncertain times. First and foremost, I want you and your family to stay safe and healthy. Social distancing is a small price to pay for guarding the wellness...more

Woods Rogers

COVID-19 Isolation – A Good Time to Review Your Estate Planning Documents

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Are you stuck at home, isolated from the public, and your normal social interactions?  Perhaps this would be a good time to review those old estate planning documents: your Will, Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of...more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

COVID-19: Top 5 Estate Planning Essential Tools

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Amid the chaos of COVID-19, estate planners and elder law attorneys across the country are busy fielding calls and questions about how to prepare for the global pandemic. After all, aside from drafting and executing estate...more

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