Attorneys have seen a recent increase in the number of people wanting wills and other final directives, according to Sayde Ladov, the co-chair of the lawyer referral program at the Philadelphia Bar Association.
"People obviously are worried about the future, and want to make sure that, unfortunately and God forbid if the worst happens, their affairs are in order," she said.
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She says outlining how you want your possessions distributed after death is a good idea even in the best of times, along with a power of attorney that gives someone the authority to handle such tasks as banking and bill paying should you not be able to do it.
Also, Ladov recommended people should have a living will or medical directive. "That is the document that tells your healthcare provider what you want done in terms of what’s called heroic measures," she explained. "Do you want to be put on a respirator or a ventilator, do you want a feeding tube or don’t you?"