|
|
279 York Street
P.O. Box 467
York, Maine 03909
(207) 361-4680
2 Storer Street, Suite 111
Kennebunk, Maine 04043*
|
|
The Brennan & Rogers, PLLC Journal
September 2020 Edition
|
|
Don't wait! The deadline to request an Absentee Ballot is Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 5:00 pm!
|
|
Current Office Procedures |
|
In the ever-changing landscape in which we find ourselves due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we wanted to remind you of our current office procedures.
We are open during the Pandemic and here to make sure you are prepared, utilizing remote services and responsible social distancing measures.
The office door will be locked. If you have documents you would like us to review in advance of a meeting, please send them via e-mail, US Mail, fax, or drop them in the locked box outside our main office door to the left.
We offer remote pre-signing document reviews, and by telephone or video conference. We offer outdoor signings in York, and, in Kennebunk, we offer meetings and signings with a glass door barrier.
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are crediting your consultation fees toward document fees. We are also including one (1) Transfer on Death Deeds (TODD), which are new to Maine as part of any basic estate plan, however they are not required. You can read about TODD’s on Smilie’s Blog.
We will do our best to accommodate client situations during this time by offering clients the ability to pay over time on a case by case basis.
Please call (207) 361-4680 for a virtual appointment or to speak with us at any time.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe and be well. We look forward to talking with you and seeing you soon.
|
|
Limited-Time Free Virtual Meet & Greet Sessions |
|
Reserve Your Free Virtual Meet & Greet Session with One of Our Attorneys,
Smilie G. Rogers, Esq., or
Mary Kathryn Brennan, Esq.
|
Allow us to introduce you to ourselves and the basic concepts surrounding estate planning. Learn more about Revocable Trusts (“Living Trusts”), Transfer on Death Deeds (aka TODD which you can also read about in Smilie’s Blog), Advance Healthcare Directives, Powers of Attorney, Wills, and their importance under normal circumstances, but more so now during the pandemic.
*During a Virtual Meet & Greet, our lawyers cannot give specific legal answers or advice, and sessions shall not constitute the formation of an attorney-client relationship. Sessions last for thirty (30) minutes.
|
|
Availability with Smilie
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
- First private session 5:00 pm- 5:30 pm
- Second private session: 5:35 pm - 6:05 pm
|
Availability with Mary Kathryn
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
- First private session 5:00 pm- 5:30 pm
- Second private session
5:35 pm - 6:05 pm
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
- First private session 5:00 pm- 5:30 pm
- Second private session
5:35 pm - 6:05 pm
|
|
|
|
Highlights in Estate Planning and COVID-19
Selections from our legal blog:
|
|
 |
Study Shows a Modest Raise for Nursing Home Workers Could Save 15,000 Lives a Year |
Image courtesy of Huntington NOW
Raising the minimum wage reduced turnover and increased tenure among nursing assistants. This greater continuity of care translated into improved health and safety conditions for the patients. At the same time, nursing home profits held steady because the extra costs were passed on in higher fees.
|
|
|
|
Schooling Yourself: The A, B, C's of Estate Planning Terminology |
image courtesy of Estate Battles
The children are heading back to school in some form- whether it be traditional brick-and-mortar, remote learning, or homeschooling. If they are going back to gain some knowledge, shouldn't you? We have discussed the basics of Estate Planning in our Virtual Meet & Greet Zoom Sessions since the pandemic started to familiarize the public with essential documents that everyone should have before an unforeseen health event occurs.
Do you know what the basic terminology of estate planning is?
|
|
|
|
Brennan & Rogers is now on Pinterest! |
|
Many school districts will be back for the traditional in-person session in the upcoming weeks for the first time since March.
Be on the lookout for children on the bus and walking to school.
Let's keep them safe!
|
|
|
Apple Aficionado or Pumpkin Spice Partisan? |
|
|
|
|
Are apples the forgotten fruit of the Fall? Do you countdown the hours to Pumpkin Spice? Vote!
|
|
Dear Pumpkin Spice Fans, you have it all wrong!
|
|
|
|
|
Keep Calm and Pumpkin Spice Everything!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September Tidal Chart for York |
|
Helpful Links
Some of these we have received from our clients! If you find something you think may be useful, please forward them to either Smilie or Kim. We will make sure they get shared with others!
|
|
General Information
End of Life
Documents
Religious
Religious Services Available Online
Organization of Personal Information
Our "Day After Guide" is available on our website for free to help you organize your everyday information.
|
|
Stores Offering special hours for the Senior Citizen and At-Risk population |
|
These and other stores may also be limiting the amount of people in the store at one time in order to promote proper social distancing! Be prepared! This list could be changing daily so please check with the store before you go!
1) BJ's Wholesale Club
(Members 60+)
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
8:00 am -9:00 am
(First Responders)
Sunday
8:00 am- 9:00 am
2) Hannaford
(60+ and those who are immune-compromised)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
7:00 am -8:00 am
3) Market Basket
(60 years+)
Daily
6:00 am -7:00 am
4) Shaw's
(seniors citizens, immune-compromised, at-risk, pregnant, etc...)
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:00 am - 9:00 am
5) Target
(65+, pregnant and those with underlying health conditions)
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
First hour the store is open
|
|
Wash your hand and wear a face mask to protect yourself and others! |
|
Our December Newsletter featured National Handwashing Awareness Week and explained the proper method of washing your hands and other vital information. We didn't know at the time just how relevant this information would be. Read our December issue below and view our archives on our website. Please forward our December newsletter to help spread awareness about the importance of proper handwashing.
|
|
|
|
Follow Us across Social Media |
|
|
|
See what our clients have to say about their experiences! |
|
|
|
|
279 York Street
P.O. Box 467
York, Maine 03909
(207) 361-4680
Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: Closed
*Satellite office located in
Kennebunk, Maine is staffed for scheduled appointments made through the York office only *
|
|
The information and/or materials appearing or contained in this newsletter of Brennan & Rogers, PLLC has been prepared for and made available for informational purposes only. The transmission and receipt of information contained in this newsletter, to clients or otherwise, do not constitute the giving of legal advice, professional advice and/or services, nor does it constitute the formation of an attorney-client relationship. No recipient of this newsletter should 1) act or 2) refrain from acting based upon any information contained herein without seeking legal advice. Links on this newsletter may lead to other websites. Brennan & Rogers, PLLC does not necessarily endorse or approve of any materials or information on linked sites and is not responsible for any contents on such linked websites.
You are receiving this newsletter as a courtesy for being our valued ACRS member or having opted in via web form. If you no longer wish to receive it, please feel free to unsubscribe with the link at the bottom of this email.
Brennan & Rogers, PLLC
279 York Street (PO Box 467)
York, Maine 03909 (207) 361-4680
|
|
|
|
A BBB Accredited Business since 12/3/2019 with an A+ Rating |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
