Plan for Incapacity
No one wants to think about it, but incapacity and illness can happen to anyone and, without prior planning, can place an immense burdens on your loved ones. Believe it or not, if you become incapacitated, your spouse or adult children must petition a court to declare you legally incompetent before they may manage your finances and important decisions. Without this order, they cannot legally access or use any of your assets, even for your own care. After this lengthy and stressful process, they may still be required to report to the court every year, demonstrating and explaining their every decision.
This can be easily avoided with proper planning. We can provide you with the proper legal documents, tailored to your personal wishes, to grant someone you trust with the immediate ability to take over for you should you become incapacitated. You will know that someone you trust is taking care of your needs and your family’s needs in a stressful time.