What Is The Most Important Thing A Senior Should Do Amidst The Corinavirus Pandemic? Start With Estate Planning.
What should seniors do regarding estate planning in the Coronavirus era? We have all seen some of the research and statistics. Those over 60 and those with underlying medical conditions are considered high risk for developing the Coronavirus . The mortality rate for those ages 80-89 who contract the virus is over 14 percent, and for those ages 70-79 it is over 13 percent.
What should seniors do? The most important thing is to have an estate plan in place. It can be a basic plan, but a basic plan is much better than nothing. Most people would be surprised how many seniors lack basic estate planning documents. Make sure you have basic health care documents. If you get sick, it is critical that you have a Durable Power of Attorney for health care. Otherwise, your loved ones will have to petition the Court to establish a guardianship over you. If you don’t want life support, if you are permanently unconscious, or terminally ill, you also need a Living Will.
What if you need to self-quarantine? Having a General Durable Financial Power … Read More... “ESTATE PLANNING FOR SENIORS IN THE CORONAVIRUS ERA”