In California, the highways are always busy no matter what time of day or night. Californians also like to travel for pleasure not just business, so accidents occur unfortunately quite frequently. Some are mere “fender benders” while others are critical injury types and even, unfortunately, lead to deaths.
Northern California, with its urbanization, can have more traffic than more rural areas, and depending upon the distance traveled does compel individuals to have an estate plan in place before traveling. While not encouraging “gloom and doom” upon travel, Barr & Douds do suggest a proactive approach by having an estate plan done before traveling. Find out more about the probate process and how we can assist you every step of the way.
Estate planning, while not dampening travel plans does give peace of mind as illness can occur on vacations or accidents. An estate plan will indeed ensure that medical needs are handled properly and even that a POA (Power of Attorney) is in place outside of the individuals who are traveling.
While Northern California and all the areas that Barr&Douds service such as Danville, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Livermore, Oakland, Pleasanton, Richmond, and Berkley are all beautiful, residents do try and get away like in any other location in the US simply for a change of scenery.
Complicating matters on the highways and with travel is the University of Berkeley, with its influx of college students, as well as the fact that travelers from outside the area consider California—especially Northern California—a distinct vacation destination for their own travels. Many come to visit interesting destinations, drawn by the region's unique attractions and natural beauty.
Having an estate plan in place ensures that travelers from Northern California do not have to worry about any of their affairs, or their well-being while away, and if true tragedy strikes and a death or serious accident or injury occurs, the estate planning attorneys at Barr & Douds will step in immediately to ensure that the medical care, financial care, and worldly belongings are protected no matter how long a traveler must be gone from their own residence.
Planning for a safe trip is essential because there is no such thing as being too careful while traveling. Estate planning with Barr & Douds will indeed secure not just the physical well-being but also the financial well-being and all property while a family or individual enjoys the sights and sounds of the open road and 'getting away.
Worry-free travel in Northern California with the best estate planning is possible with Barr & Douds and all consultations are free.
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