Estate Planning in an Emergency: Overview | Practical Law

Estate Planning in an Emergency: Overview | Practical Law

A Practice Note highlighting important practical issues for attorneys when estate planning for clients in an emergency or time-sensitive situation. This Note covers the key issues counsel should consider when creating an estate plan in those situations, including the essential documents counsel should include, such as basic wills and revocable trusts, advance health care directives, and powers of attorney, and common issues that counsel should address such as ensuring guardians are nominated for minor children and ensuring someone has access to online accounts.

Estate Planning in an Emergency: Overview

Practical Law Practice Note Overview w-024-9703 (Approx. 23 pages)

Estate Planning in an Emergency: Overview

by Practical Law Trusts & Estates
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A Practice Note highlighting important practical issues for attorneys when estate planning for clients in an emergency or time-sensitive situation. This Note covers the key issues counsel should consider when creating an estate plan in those situations, including the essential documents counsel should include, such as basic wills and revocable trusts, advance health care directives, and powers of attorney, and common issues that counsel should address such as ensuring guardians are nominated for minor children and ensuring someone has access to online accounts.