The Importance of Early Estate Planning for the Elderly
Many people assume that having an estate plan is not necessary unless something happens, such as a serious and incapacitating illness or injury. However, when such a major life event happens, it is usually too late to create an estate plan. This is because you must be of sound mind in order to draft estate planning documents and make these important decisions. If you are an older adult, the time to start estate planning is now, even if you think it is not needed. Being proactive about early estate planning - before something happens - is the best way to protect your interests, your estate, and your family. Consult with a Santa Ana estate planning lawyer as soon as possible about your options. Proactive Planning With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging across the United States, too…