Tacoma Elder Care, Protecting and Caring for Your Family Like Our Own

Simple, essential steps for putting your affairs in order
The steady drone of coronavirus news this year has spurred countless older Americans to face a long-procrastinated task: writing — or rewriting — their wills. A 2016 Gallup poll found that more than 30 percent of people 65 and older and more than 40 percent of people ages 50 through 64, do not have a will. The main reasons people stall, according to Caring.com? Most say they haven't gotten around to it, or they don't have enough assets to leave to anyone.

Many questions are being asked as the coronavirus crisis confronts our communities, raising uncertainty, isolation, and the risk of illness. During this health crisis, we are all concerned with ensuring that we will receive the medical care we need and want.
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Here at Tacoma Elder Care we want to provide you with some important tips to ensure you will be prepared regardless of what might happen to you or your loved ones.

Bob Michaels is extremely passionate about providing the best possible legal experience for his clients, and focuses his practice on elder law, estate planning, business, and real estate matters. Bob has been able to provide piece of mind and a solid foundation to many folks in the Puget Sound area over the years and wants to provide resources and relevant information whenever he can. For more information on how Bob can help your loved ones through these troubling times, contact Bob to schedule a FREE consultation.

Many scientific studies have established that there is a wide range of benefits that flow from a positive attitude and positive thinking. At a time when many are focused on worst-case scenarios and gloomy predictions, try resisting the pull of negativity and embrace the beneficial results of positivity.

You can increase not only your own well-being but also that of your children or other beneficiaries, by creating an estate plan designed to promote their happiness, which in turn, will enable them to live healthier and more successful lives.

The current situation, that has most Americans watching the news every day, is causing them to seriously contemplate their future securities, such as the families featured in this article. Those over 60, considered the most vulnerable, are realizing now might be the best time to get those important documents they know are so important, taken care of.

Bob Michaels is here to help. Bob is working with clients every day as they navigate these challenging times, and he highly recommends you reach out.

​“Having a strong estate plan in place will help you know that your retirement will be protected, regardless of what life brings!”

Bob may not be doing public workshops currently, but he is available for free consultations by phone, virtually, or in person at his office in Tacoma. Click HERE to schedule your personal consultation to find out what You need to do to better prepare for your future during these challenging times.
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What happens if you don’t have a Will?

Even under normal circumstances, caregivers deal with guilt over their care for older loved ones. However, during the pandemic crisis, this guilt has become even more troubling with so many loved ones being hospitalized and isolated.

Elders who have been exposed to Covid-19 or are at a greater risk, are unable to see or spend time with loved ones, grandchildren, and friends. Elders who are trapped in other countries, quarantined areas, healthcare facilities, etc., are often unable to communicate with anyone. Not to mention communication has been being relegated to things like Facetime, Zoom or Skype, requiring internet connections, computers and cell phones.

Families Kept Apart by the Pandemic

Having well drafted, current documents vital. Not all documents are created equally and are only as good as the words in them. An experienced elder law attorney knows what must be included and ensures you are covered.

As the pandemic continues across the world and reaches epic numbers here in the U.S., it is becoming more important each day that every adult over the age of 40 have some important documents in place. Such as a living will, a health proxy and HIPAA release — at a minimum.

What key steps should you take now?