COVID-19 Announcement: Emergency Pro Bono Legal Services to Protect At-Risk Individuals
You’ve likely heard about the coronavirus on the news or at least have seen it all over the headlines. It’s often hard to determine the severity of situations like these based on what you hear on the news, but what we do know is that Governor Roy Cooper has declared a State of Emergency by Executive Order as of March 10, 2020, due to the COVID-19 outbreak and its foreseeable risks.
We also know that President Trump has strongly advised that “nursing homes for the elderly suspend all medically unnecessary visits” in his address to the nation on coronavirus given last night.
At Pierce Law Group, our goal, as always, is to do everything we can to help our clients and to find simple solutions to complex problems. Your health and safety are of our highest priority and due to this pandemic, people are starting to worry that their health could be at risk…
Should you need someone to make decisions on your behalf, it will be critical that you have the necessary legal documents in order to make sure you are in good hands.
Our firm has already started receiving several requests from individuals in the community to prepare and revise their Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) documents and our expectation is that this need will only continue to worsen and grow.
We understand that you have questions, such as:
What does a Health Care Power of Attorney document do?
A health care power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to designate another individual to make medical decisions on your behalf should you become unable to do so for yourself.
Why is having a HCPOA helpful?
Should you become ill and/or unable to make healthcare decisions for yourself, a HCPOA will state who it is that you wish to have the power to make those medical decisions on your behalf. Without specifically naming someone that you trust as your HCPOA, you leave a wide range of issues that could potentially arise.
Who should you name as your HCPOA?
Choosing a HCPOA is an important decision and you should consider choosing someone that you not only trust to make potentially difficult decisions but also someone who has a solid understanding of your medical and healthcare desires and wishes.
How can Pierce Law Group help?
Knowing how important it is to have these documents in order, Pierce Law Group is prepared to do everything we can to make sure that you are protected and have what you need. We are offering PRO BONO HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY DOCUMENTS. If you feel that this is a high priority for you and you are concerned for you or a loved one, feel free to call us at (919) 564-9993. Our team is ready to answer your questions and assist you in executing these documents during this critical time.
We encourage you to stay up to date with the latest updates provided by the CDC here.
Thank you for your continued trust in Pierce Law Group with your estate planning and elder law needs. We look forward to continuing to serve our community with the same level of service our clients are accustomed to, even in these challenging times.
Please take precautions and stay safe.
