Far too many people put off the process of estate planning because they assume that it won’t happen to them.

As anyone who has lived through the unfortunate experience of watching a loved one pass away suddenly and unexpectedly can attest, it is very important to plan for the worst while still hoping for the best. If the worst happens, are you and your family prepared to handle what may follow?

Unfortunately, unanticipated events arise all the time and whether you are an individual worried about whether or not your loved ones will be able to access the assets you pass on through your estate planning or you own a business and are curious about this would change hands in the event of a sudden divorce, disability, death or voluntary exit, you need to have plans articulated well in advance that are clearly documented inside agreements. Even if a problem may be unexpected, it can still present sudden and emergent issues that require attention.

Putting the burden on people in the future to deal with these challenges can prove very problematic. It is far better to articulate a variety of series of what-if situations in order to ensure that you have addressed these concerns and have done everything possible to avoid the challenges by taking the right approach towards planning for the future. Schedule a consultation with an estate planning lawyer today.

Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. For legal advice specific to your situation, please consult with a qualified attorney.

Tiffany A. O'Connell, JD, LLM, CELA, AEP

About Tiffany A. O'Connell, JD, LLM, CELA, AEP

Tiffany A. O'Connell, JD, LLM, CELA, AEP is the CEO and Founding Partner of O'Connell Law, an estate planning and elder law firm serving clients across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. She is one of a select group of attorneys in Massachusetts certified by the National Elder Law Foundation as a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA). Tiffany focuses her practice on estate planning, trust and probate administration, Medicaid planning, long-term care planning, Alzheimer's planning, charitable planning, and retirement and wealth strategies. She has been helping families plan for their futures since opening her practice in 2010.

Credentials: JD, LLM, CELA (Certified Elder Law Attorney — National Elder Law Foundation), AEP (Accredited Estate Planner)

Licensed in: Massachusetts

Areas of Practice: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Probate & Trust Administration, Alzheimer's Planning, Asset Protection

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