Summer Travel Plans? Don’t Forget These Legal Documents
Planning a summer trip is fun. We book flights, reserve hotels, and pack our bags.
At Foust & Foust, PLLC we remind clients to add one more item to the checklist: a quick review of your legal documents. It can give you peace of mind before you leave and help ensure your wishes are carried out if something unexpected happens.
A Medical Plan That Travels With You
Why a Healthcare Directive Matters
A Healthcare Directive, sometimes called a Living Will, tells medical providers what care you want and who can speak for you if you cannot speak for yourself. If an emergency happens while you are away, doctors need reliable guidance without unnecessary delays. Having updated documents can make a difficult moment a little easier for the people who care about you.
A Financial Power of Attorney Helps at Home
A Financial Power of Attorney allows someone you trust to handle important financial matters if you cannot. Picture your vacation being extended because of an illness or an unexpected accident while you are overseas. Bills still need to be paid, business matters may need attention, and important accounts might require action. Giving someone that authority ahead of time can prevent added stress and unnecessary delays.
Helping Protect Children While You Travel
If Someone Else Is Traveling With Your Children
When children travel with grandparents, other relatives, or a school group, a signed medical authorization can help temporary caregivers approve treatment if it becomes necessary.
- Carry a signed medical authorization form.
- Share emergency contact information with caregivers.
- Keep health insurance details available during the trip.
Review Your Will
Your will should clearly name the person you want to care for your children if something unexpected happens. It is not an easy conversation, yet making that decision before you travel can provide comfort for everyone involved.
Keep Important Documents Within Reach
Make Access Simple and Secure
Paper documents locked away at home may not help when you are hundreds of miles away.
- Store password protected digital copies in a secure location.
- Let your trusted emergency contacts know how to access those files.
- Make sure they know if Foust & Foust, PLLC is holding the original documents.
Secure Your Peace of Mind Before You Leave
Do not let your legal documents stay at the bottom of your summer checklist. Whether you need a quick review of your existing estate plan or you still need to prepare powers of attorney before your trip, Foust & Foust, PLLC is here to help.
Contact our firm today at (865) 203-4041 to schedule a pre-travel consultation so you can enjoy your vacation with greater confidence, knowing your family and your wishes are protected wherever your travels take you.
