With the holiday season just passed, many of us were fortunate to be able to visit with relatives we only see a few times a year. As always, we remind you to make sure that, especially if some of those relative are older, that you take the time to make sure their estate planning, medical and other important legal documents are in order.
But if you are a caregiver for an older family member or a child with special needs, it’s important to remember that your documents are in order as well.
Too often we focus on those for who we are caring, and we do not pay attention to ourselves. As a caregiver, that includes focus on your emotional and physical well-being. But it is equally important that your estate-planning affairs are in order. If something happens that makes you suddenly unable to care for your loved one, where does that leave you and them legally?
If you do believe it’s time to review your estate planning documents, I urge you to consider an attorney – and one qualified in these complex and critical issues.
So, as we start 2018, take stock of your family situation. Is everything in place, emotionally, physically and legally to protect me and my family?