Many of us struggle with the concept of death and become torn by conflicting feelings of reality and what we believe won’t happen. Deep down, we all know that one day we will die. However, we believe it won’t happen today or tomorrow. It won’t happen next week or next month. We still have next year and the following years after that to flourish on this Earth. This kind of mentality translates into false notions that we will never die so we have nothing to worry about.
The problem is we are all mortals.This truth radiates today from the Vatican walls of the papal palace. Pope Benedict XVI, 85, has come to terms with this by announcing his resignation from papal office due to his declining health. The Bishop of Rome admitted to his age-related incapacity preventing him from adequately fulfilling his papal duties.
We are all at risk of becoming mentally and physically incapacitated. It can be from advanced age, car accident, stroke, you name it. It’s better to protect yourself and your loved ones before its too late. Do you have a Living Will? Do you have a Designation of Healthcare Surrogate? What about your Durable Power of Attorney? If the answer to these questions are no, then its time to answer an even more important question. What are you waiting for? These documents dictate what happens to you in the event you become incapacitated. Who will make medical decisions on your behalf if you become unable to? Who will take care of your finances? These legal instruments are your answer.
Life is short. We can’t predict or control when we are going to die. However, we can control what happens after we are gone. Always expect the best but be prepared for the worst. Get your estate plan in place today.
The pope has carefully examined his conscious and so should you. It is time to release your white smoke and follow its trail to the office of your South Florida estate planning attorney today.
For more information on how to plan for you business’ future, contact our South Florida law firm of Wild, Felice & Partners, PA for a free consultation at (954) 944-2855.
It’s a Wild world. Are you protected?SM
