In the wake of the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, now is a more important time than ever to create an estate plan or make sure your existing estate plan is up to date. Because of the nature of the coronavirus, however, we want to make sure you’re aware of one important aspect of the estate planning process: the advance medical directive. An advance medical directive — also sometimes referred to as an advance health care directive or a living will — stipulates the actions that medical professionals should take in the event that you lose the ability to direct them by yourself. You can also establish a health care proxy in this document. A health care proxy is usually a trusted family member who can ensure the wishes in your advance medical directive are carried out. The coronavirus is a respiratory virus, meaning it dwells in the throat and lungs. Many people who are 60 or older, or those who have other existing health problems who also contract COVID-19 (the disease resulting from the coronavirus), end up on ventilators unable to breathe, much less communicate with doctors and nurses. That’s why having your advance medical directive ready to go, especially if you’re in one of the aforementioned at-risk groups, is crucial right now. You don’t want to end up in a situation where your health care professionals have no way of knowing your wishes for medical care. It’s not our intent to try and scare you with this information, but there is a very distinct possibility that many people who fall victim to this disease will be unable to directly communicate with doctors and nurses at the hospital. We want our clients to be as prepared as they can be for any scenario. That’s why at Obiorah Fields, we are helping clients craft advance medical directives free of charge for the foreseeable future. If you have any questions about advance medical directives or estate planning in general, give our office a call at 404-994-6218. ADVANCE MEDICAL DIRECTIVES AND WHY YOU SHOULD SERIOUSLY THINK ABOUT MAKING ONE
THE BENEFITS OF MINIMALISM A PERFECT LIFESTYLE FOR SENIORS As we get older, we tend to hang on to mementos that brought some type of meaning to our lives, even after time has diminished their value. Though we may be emotionally attached, this clutter can eventually overwhelm us, especially as seniors. If you find yourself drowning in items you no longer need or want, consider a minimalist lifestyle to free up your space — and your mind. MINIMALISM Before taking on a minimalist lifestyle, it’s important to understand what it entails. When someone hears the word “minimalism,” they might think it means getting rid of their possessions one by one, but that’s not entirely true. Instead, minimalist living focuses on having less clutter in our lives but still keeping the things we truly value and enjoy. The idea is to get rid of things we no longer use or need. MINIMALIST LIVING To embark on a minimalist lifestyle, focus more on the present and consider the value your personal belongings have in your life now . Sorting through hundreds of items with thousands of memories is a daunting task, so it is best to start by removing things that might not require emotional or physical strain, like old magazines, broken items, or clutter in the junk drawer. Once you’ve taken this first step, move on to something bigger. Soon, you’ll find yourself making steady and rewarding progress throughout the rest of your home. In the process, pay attention to what you want to keep. Carefully select which objects mean the most to you and which ones are still useful. These are the belongings you should surround yourself with. THE BENEFIT OF MINIMALISM Minimalism will help you feel more comfortable in your home and open up other possibilities. You will have more room to invite guests and family over, and you’ll have a sense of space and freedom. Additionally, this lifestyle can also help with your finances. You’ll be less tempted to buy what you don’t need, and you may even rearrange spending priorities or downsize your living space (less rent!). If you surround yourself with meaningful and useful items, you will feel more at peace. Ultimately, minimalism encourages us to free ourselves from the many things that own us as much as we own them. Don’t allow accumulated objects to clutter up your home and life. Take the leap and start living a carefree, minimalist lifestyle.
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