Law Offices of Esther Hopkins, P.C.

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The Legal Documents Every Adult Child Needs In Case Of An Accident or Emergency Many parents are shocked to learn that they have no right to receive medical information about their adult children. Nor do parents have the authority to make health care decisions or manage money for their kids once they turn 18, even if the children are still financially dependent on them. This means that if a young adult is in an accident and becomes disabled, even temporarily, a parent might n...eed court approval to act on his or her behalf, or to learn the medical condition and prognosis of their child. No one likes to consider such grim possibilities, but the truth is that many parents have gone through this difficult, frustrating and emotionally exhausting experience. Fortunately, legal documents are available to prevent such a situation. These include Powers of Attorney, Advanced Health Care Directives and Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information (HIPAA Waiver). While these documents can't prevent accidents, they can certainly make life easier for you, your adult children and your family in an emergency. We invite you to provide your adult child with the gift of a Young Adult Package, which includes an Advanced Health Care Directive, Financial Power of Attorney, and HIPAA Waiver. Please contact us at (818) 206-8711 or visit www.hopkinslawgroup.com to learn more.

Don’t social distance your family from important finances when it matters most. With thousands of Americans falling ill, and in some cases unable to communicate their financial decisions, now is the time to make sure your Financial Durable Power of Attorney is in order. Learn why an FDPA is so important (and why having one from just a few years ago may not work) by reading https://www.hopkinslawgroup.com/dont-risk-it-protect-your-/

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Please read my blog about the importance of having an Advanced Health Care Directive and HIPAA waiver and keeping these documents readily available during these uncertain times. Please be well. https://www.hopkinslawgroup.com/health-care-incapacity-pla/

OUR COMMITMENT DURING THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES Our firm’s number one priority is the safety and well-being of our clients and the communities in which we live and work. We are monitoring the COVID-19 public health emergency and are putting measures in place that help ensure safety and business continuity for our clients. In light of the high contagion factor of COVID-19, our office is taking preventative measures to ensure that our visitors are not exposed to potential health ...risks. Please be assured that while we remain focused on the health and safety of those around us, we also are focused on continued service to our clients. We have taken steps to make sure we can continue to deliver the level of quality, excellence and timeliness you are accustomed to from us during these unique circumstances. In order to accommodate you, our office is now offering video conference appointments using Zoom or FaceTime, in addition to telephonic or in-office appointments. We are also taking extra safety precautions for our in-office appointments and our staff will be cleaning all frequently touched surfaces including conference tables, chairs arms, countertops, door handles, as well as sanitizing all pens after each use. We also have hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes available in all common areas. Since our firm already offers a flexible work environment, our office is prepared to work virtually should the need arise. Our staff has also been instructed to stay home if they are sick. If you are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, we will be happy to reschedule or accommodate you through virtual resources or by telephone. As we navigate this time of uncertainty together, we want to assure you that we are here and we can continue to assist with any Trust, Estates and Conservatorship needs.

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