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Family
Estate Planning
ith the holidays upon us, people are
typically preoccupied with making
plans for entertaining and spending
time with their loved ones.
While families may not consider Estate Planning a
“festive” subject, these gatherings present a unique
opportunity to engage in discussion with loved ones.
After all, peace of mind may be the greatest gift you
can give your family this holiday season.
“Estate Planning is something that families
should prepare for sooner rather than later”, said
Attorney Joe Covelli of Covelli Law Offices. “This
year, I’ve been called all too often to draft Power of
Attorney documents in emergency situations, at
the hospital and at nursing homes, where it is more
difficult and expensive for the family.” Preparing
these documents in advance offers less chance
for conflict over who should serve as Agent. The
Grantor of the Power can independently decide who
would make health care or financial decisions on
their behalf. Executing a valid power of attorney
document, prior to an emergency situation, can
assure that your loved one will receive proper care
- and avoid confusion and aggravation at a stressful
time. Without a designated agent, the Court is called
upon to schedule proceedings in order to provide an
answer to these questions.
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“In many cases, a loved one becomes
incapacitated or passes away, and family members
are left wondering about the wishes of that person,”
Covelli said.
Without a Power of Attorney and Last Will, many
issues can become burdensome in a time of grieving.
Pre-planning can clarify these matters - and often
help to reduce taxes and costs. You can also avoid
conflict between family members about how the
estate matters should be handled.
Consider investing just a fraction of time over
the holidays to discuss final wishes. While these
conversations are not easy, they can make life
significantly easier on families.
Fortunately, Covelli Law Offices is a local law
Firm that is able to help you to understand every
aspect of your estate planning. At Covelli Law
Offices, everyone receives a free 30-minute initial
consultation. At your consultation, an Attorney will
recommend a personalized Estate Plan tailored to
your needs, and give you an up-front cost for their
services.
For more information on Covelli Law Offices, go to
Covellilaw.com online, or call 412.653.5000. Covelli
Law is located at 357 Regis Avenue (across from the
Pleasant Hills-West Mifflin Post Office).
Joe Covelli has over 37 years of legal
experience and is a “5 Star Professional
Award” recipient. He is a member of the
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys,
and he heads a team of attorneys with
expertise in several areas of the law. For
more information, call 412.653.5000, or visit
www.covellilaw.com.
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