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You already know that the COVID-19 epidemic is serious, and you need to be prepared. It’s daunting to think about, but it is very important. If you are older or have a weakened immune system, your life may be at significant risk if you become sick. It is easy to think “that can’t happen to me,” and we hope it never happens. We also hope that you and your family are ready in case it does. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
Right now, preparing for the worst means drafting a will and giving someone power of attorney. Without a will, you have no say over your belongings after you pass. If you have an ex-spouse, they have a legal right to a portion of your estate if you do not have a will. That means support would go to them, rather than to your children who you want to set up for a better future. Families have been broken up by stress and infighting over who gets what after a loved one has passed. Without a will, this fighting can grow much worse. Unless you legally define exactly what you want done with your estate, they can argue about what they think you would want all day.
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Equally as important as a will is granting power of attorney to someone. To grant power of attorney to someone is to give them the right to take important actions should you be unable to. The best example of this is if someone is on life support. By granting a trusted family member or colleague power of attorney, they will be the ones to choose what action the hospital takes. These are important decisions that you should assign someone to make. Don’t let there be any room for uncertainty when you and your family's future is at stake.
Having a will and assigning power of attorney provide a peace that far outweighs any discomfort these conversations are usually associated with. We want your family to avoid any unnecessary heartache during what would no doubt be a mournful time.
