The holiday season has come to a close, and the New Year is upon us! Time for reflection, renewal, and resolutions which will help you and your loved ones enjoy peace of mind this year and well into the future.
One of the greatest gifts you can give you family is an organized, well-thought-out probate plan which clearly explains your wishes in the event that you are not able to speak for yourself at some point. Granted, such things may be furthest from your mind, especially if you are young. That’s understandable. Additionally, it is can be difficult to discuss matters such as probate with your loved ones, depending on attitudes and beliefs which may run very deep. Probate, however, is something that EVERYONE needs to think about. For example, an earlier post in this blog wrote of the very sad fate of actor Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas at ages 40 and 38 respectively. Both were the fathers of young children, and were very successful in their fields, only to meet an unexpected and very tragic end to their lives.
Your probate plan should include detailed instructions to your loved ones and/or executors about matters such as your will, living will, and trust(s), as well as whom you would like to act as your durable power of attorney and/or health care surrogate(s) in the event that you are ever incapacitated.
The reasons why these documents are necessary may indeed be unpleasant. But the process of getting your probate plan does not need to be. An experienced probate attorney familiar with the laws in Jacksonville and Duval County can be a tremendous help.
The Law Offices of Paul Healy have helped families in Jacksonville and Duval County set up probate plans since 1989. Contact us today at 904-391-0029 or online to set up a free consultation to discuss your needs.
Everyone at the Law Offices of Paul Healy wish you and yours all the best for a very happy and healthy New Year!
