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OFFICE Operations During COVID-19
We recognize covid-19 is affecting people in different ways. We are committed to assisting our clients and providing legal services admist these difficult times.
Wibbenmeyer Iannelli Law, LLC is open for business and available to help with your legal needs. Certain operational changes have been instituted to protect the health and safety of our valued clients, staff, and their families.
HOURS: We remain open for business Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. In addition, our attorneys are also working extended hours remotely to meet the needs of our clients.
COMMUNICATION: We are communicating primarily by telephone and e-mail and as necessary, video conferencing.
IN PERSON MEETINGS: We are meeting in person on a case-by-case basis, with appropriate measures in place to ensure reasonable compliance with social distancing requirements.
NOTARY: We continue to provide notary services to our clients for their legal documents that require notarization. Our notary will meet you in our parking lot to conduct a drive up signing. If you need notary services, please contact our office to schedule an appointment.
ESTATE PLANNING SIGNING: We continue to assist our clients in finalizing their estate plans. We will accommodate signings either at our office or assist you with signing at your place of residence by sending final documents and a set of instructions. If necessary, we will meet you at your home to conduct a signing.
COURT HEARINGS: We are monitoring court procedures/policies during COVID and notifying our clients of any impacts to their court hearings. Depending on the jurisdiction, case management conferences, settlement conferences, and motion hearings are conducted via video conferencing (Zoom or Webex), by telephone, or are rescheduled to a later date.
ESTATE PLANNING DURING COVID-19
people are compelled to focus on their estate plan and make sure their affairs are in order during covid-19 pandemic. we strive to bring you peace of mind during these uncertain times. Eliminate stress, worry and anxiety for yourself and your loved ones.
It is common to put off estate planning, however, coronavirus has caused many people to think about end of life issues. Who will make financial and medical decisions if I am unable to communicate? Who will take care of my minor children? What will happen to my property when I pass away? Below are important considerations for estate planning during COVID-19.
REVIEW YOUR PLAN: If you have an estate plan in place, now is an opportune time to review your plan and confirm it reflects your wishes. It is also crucial for individuals who are at high-risk of getting seriously ill from coronavirus to review their plan. Life brings changes and you may find your estate plan requires certain modifications.
CREATE A PLAN: If you do not have a comprehensive estate plan in place, now is a great time to set one up. Appoint individual(s) to act on your behalf for financial and medical decisions if you are unable to do so, including in the event you get COVID-19 and need assistance. Nominate guardian(s) to take care of your minor children should the need arise. Establish a Last Will and Testament and/or a Revocable Living Trust to gift your property to your loved ones and/or charity.
REVIEW BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS: You may have designated a beneficiary on certain assets such as your vehicle, retirement accounts, and life insurance policies. Review your current beneficiary designations to confirm they are up to date and make changes as necessary. If you have established a Trust, work with an attorney to confirm your property is properly titled in the Trust and to transfer property as needed.
GET ORGANIZED: Keep all your legal and estate planning documents together in a secure place. Notify family members of the location should they need to access the documents. Prepare a list of all of property, financial planners/advisors, account information and passwords to assist your loved ones in the event of your passing.
During COVID, our estate planning attorneys advise clients remotely by telephone, e-mail and video conferencing. Documents are e-mailed or mailed for review. We offer several options for document signing, including drive up service in our parking lot and where appropriate, we can meet in our office or at your home, with social distancing measures in place.
FAMILY LAW DURING COVID-19
Stay at home orders, school closings, & employment loss are affecting parenting time, visitation, exchanges, child support and other family law issues.
Parents are finding themselves in unprecedented circumstances. Children are home from school and parents are working remotely. Below are some considerations for families dealing with COVID-19 impacts on their family law issues.
CUSTODY & VISITATION: COVID-19 is bringing many challenges to families. Co-parenting and communication are essential for the best interests of your children during this time. We encourage parents to set aside differences and cooperate to assist children with their school assignments and remote learning. Parenting plans, visitation schedules and other custody orders are to be followed as prior to COVID-19 unless undeniable circumstances have arisen to place the child in peril. Seek guidance from an attorney if your circumstances require a modification or, a parent is in contempt for failing to follow the visitation schedule.
FINANCIAL: If you lost your job, have been furloughed, or unable to work due to sickness or business closure, you’re most likely asking questions about your financial obligations. Consult with an attorney to discuss your options regarding alimony, child support and other expenses.
DIVORCE & SEPARATION: Staying in the house is hard. Confinement and quarantine for those in the middle of a separation or starting a divorce is undoubtedly even harder. If during this time, differences are not being resolved and more problems are arising, speak with an attorney to address filing for divorce or separation.