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Most people know that creating an estate plan that addresses what will happen to your assets, property, and minor children in the event that you die is very important. However, fewer people address the significance and importance of incapacity planning, despite the fact that incapacity planning is equally as critical. At the office of Patricia Bloom-Mcdonald, Attorney at Law, our incapacity planning lawyer can sit down with you to help you create a comprehensive blueprint for how to navigate the future.
Incapacity planning is the process through which you, along with your lawyer and your family, will create a plan for what happens in the event that you become mentally or physically incapacitated, and you are no longer able to act autonomously to make decisions for yourself. Also called life-planning, incapacity planning allows you to put together a plan of action now, while you are of a sound mind, that addresses what will happen if you cannot make healthcare-related or financial decisions in the future.
You should consult with an attorney to determine which type of legal documents are important for your incapacity plan. That being said, some of the most common and most important incapacity planning documents include:
Unlike estate planning, which is necessary because death is inevitable, incapacity planning means planning for something that may not necessarily happen. However, should you experience an accident, injury, or serious health conditions that leaves you unable to make decisions, knowing that you have a plan in place that is based on your preferences offers peace of mind, and can be a huge comfort to you. Knowing there is a plan in place can also be reassuring to your family members; making decisions on a loved one’s behalf without guidance can be stressful, emotional, and divisive.
Creating an incapacity plan on your own isn’t advised – there are too many legal documents involved, as well as too much room for error. Instead, you should consult with an experienced incapacity planning lawyer in Massachusetts.
Patricia Bloom-McDonald, Attorney at Law, has more than 20 years of experience helping clients create estate plans, elder law plans, and incapacity plans. To schedule an initial no-cost, one hour consultation , please call Patricia Bloom-McDonald, Attorney at Law, directly or send a message today.
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