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Home / Uncategorized / Planning for Incapacity

Jul 23 2020

Planning for Incapacity

Every year, many people in the United States are unable to manage their own affairs due to incapacity. They might be young or old. They may have had a gradual decline or a sudden onset. They might have had a stroke, heart attack, or some disabling disease such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, or COVID-19.

If you are incapacitated without having prepared, it can be an ordeal for you and those who care for you. Your loved ones might need to go to court to have you declared incompetent and have a guardian appointed to manage your affairs.

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Bruce Berger
Bruce Berger
Bruce J. Berger Law Firm, Inc. is a firm focusing on estate planning, probate, trust administration and elder law issues. Based in Clovis, CA, our mission is to provide residents of Clovis and surrounding areas with quality estate planning resources, such as assistance with Living Trusts Read More!
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