Have you been delaying?

By Beth Newcomb

Many people have put off until tomorrow what needed to have been done today.

“Estate planning is just one of the things many people have shifted to the back burner,” explains Jay Nabors, a Cleveland-based attorney who focuses on estate planning. “But just like you can’t ignore your personal wellbeing by avoiding trips to the doctor, you shouldn’t ignore the status of your estate. Nobody can predict the future, and making sure your wishes are spelled out for those who may be handling your affairs is crucial.”

Jay says that no matter what’s happening in the world around us, people are still born, they die, they get married, get divorced and become incapacitated.

“That’s why it’s important to make sure your estate is in order,” he says.

A proper estate plan includes a last will and testament, a durable power of attorney, a health care power of attorney and a living will. Once your documents are prepared, something Jay says he can navigate with people via email or through the mail, the only thing you need to do is sign the final papers.

“A will requires two witnesses, so if you don’t want to come to the office you can ask two people to witness for you. Otherwise, it’s a short visit with me in the office.”

Jay is a partner with Weston Hurd LLP. Typically he sees clients at the firm’s office in downtown Cleveland, in addition to meeting with them in Strongsville upon request. House calls and select evening appointments are available.

To reach Jay Nabors of Weston Hurd LLP, call him directly at 216-687-3205. His office is located at 1301 E. 9th Street, Suite 1900 in downtown Cleveland. Jay can also meet clients at 11221 Pearl Road in Strongsville.