Living in New England, snowstorms are extremely common in the winter. When I was a child, a snowstorm meant no school, drinking hot cocoa, and building snowmen in the front yard. As an adult, snowstorms can be irritating and disruptive, especially when you have a long driveway to clear. Snowstorms can be unexpected and if you do not have a winter jacket, heat, or a shovel to help you out, you may be in trouble.
Estate planning that is done improperly or not done at all can be like an unprepared adult during a snowstorm. Preparing for the unexpected is crucial to both estate planning and snowstorms. Estate plans help you prepare for when you or a loved one are sick, have an accident, or pass away. Being unprepared and without a plan affects you and your dependent family members who care for you. If too many assets are not tracked and your plan remains out-of-date, your plan (or lack thereof) can build into a larger and larger snowball, creating many issues for yourself and your loved ones.
To reduce disruption, it is important to create an estate plan and keep it maintained. To avoid getting caught in the storm, give us a call to schedule your complimentary consultation with our team this winter!
