Is Estate Planning Necessary in Your 20s?
Most young people think that estate planning is what you do when you retire as a grandfather and want to make sure your assets go to your favorite relatives. However, accidents happen, and that means any adult should have the necessary documents in order, even if you are in your 20s and are the picture of good health. Here are two important reasons for starting your estate planning young.
If a Fatal Accident Occurs
Sometimes, accidents happen. Whether you have started a family as a young person or still live at home with mom and dad, you want to be sure that end-of-life decisions are in place. How do you want the funeral to be carried out? Are you willing to be kept alive on life support, even if there is a degree of medical certainty that you will never recover? Especially when a tragic accident occurs, it can be difficult for family members to make these decisions. Making them in advance is a kindness to your loved ones.
If Wrongful Death Is Involved
What if the fatal accident is caused by a drunk driver, a defective product, an avoidable work accident, or another situation in which wrongful death may be involved? Having your estate planning in place may help survivors to start a wrongful death suit. An executor can do so on behalf of the estate. Otherwise, whoever would be next as far as intestate succession is concerned would suddenly be confronted with this responsibility.
Now Is the Time for Proper Estate Planning
If you live in the San Diego area, come and see us at Petrov Law Firm. Regardless of your age, it is never too soon or too late to get your estate planning in order. Call 619-344-0360 today to get started with one of our experienced estate planning attorneys.
