June

Understand Your Legal Options

The best time to call a lawyer is before you need one—especially with real estate issues! When you are considering purchasing real property and dedicating your hard-earned funds you want to  avoid future problems by getting legal advice in advance. By consulting with a knowledgeable real estate lawyer in NJ, you can feel confident in your plans for the future.

Is Your Family Covered In Case of Disaster? Why You Need A Will

If a disaster occurs, is your family prepared? No one likes to think about these things, but especially in pandemic times, the importance of being prepared for anything cannot be overstated. This is the time to plan for your future! By planning effectively, you can feel confident that your health, your family, and your assets will be protected even in the worst of times. Read on to find out some options for advanced planning tools.

Power of Attorney

When you appoint someone as your power of attorney, you are authorizing this person to manage your affairs, including finances, property, and sometimes medical decisions should you become unable to do so. There are many types of powers of attorney, and may vary from state to state. Your trusted estate lawyer can advise on specifics, but this is a good time to make sure your life is managed the way you want it to be managed even when you cannot. For those who have been hospitalized for many months during the COVID-19 pandemic, having a power of attorney may mean the difference of getting bills paid and debts collected.

Advance Directive

How can you ensure that your medical needs are attended to according to your wishes—even if you are incapacitated? Many people contact their estate lawyer and are surprised that this is typically a part of a living will or a durable power of attorney for healthcare. This is why it is so important to have knowledgeable legal representation for your medical and estate needs! Don’t let your family fight about your care—set your wishes forth in an Advance Directive.  By planning for the worst, you can feel confident knowing that your wishes will be followed, even when you are unable to express them.

Do any of these situations sound like something you want to be prepared for? If so, don’t hesitate to call the Law Offices of Joanne Sorrentino, LLC for advice and legal document preparation. The Law Office of Joanne Sorrentino, LLC  can advise you regarding the advanced planning that would be most beneficial for your needs.