As we deal with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, understanding your existing estate planning documents is critical. A Living Trust and Power of Attorney can provide for asset management and distribution, typically without court involvement, in case of incapacity or death. A Patient Advocate Designation can specify who is in charge of medical decisions in case you are unable to make decisions yourself. Other documents may be important. All estate planning documents should be up to date and handy. Please click here to review our full Memorandum addressing the “estate planning documents” our clients have typically put in place and how these documents may now be of immediate use.