As global markets have shifted in recent weeks as a result of the COVID-19 global health crisis, we here at Masson & Fatini are taking every precautionary step possible to protect you, your family, and our associates, while also making sure that all of your financial needs are met. With significant human and economic impacts, we wanted to take a moment to provide our investors with well-informed information as calmly as possible.  

COVID-19 Background

COVID-19 Update From Masson & Fatini

As of March 19, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that there were 209,839 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, resulting in 8,778 deaths. While the majority of these cases have occurred overseas, the US has seen an increase in confirmed cases as more testing is being conducted. As a result, increased public efforts to practice social distance to help slow the spread of the virus has occurred, many businesses have temporarily closed, and local government officials have temporarily banned any size of gatherings for the foreseeable future.  Though it is likely to continue seeing an increase in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, anti-viral treatments for the virus are being tested to produce an effective vaccine for the virus.  

Estate Planning During a Pandemic

In just a short amount of time, COVID-19 has drastically changed the world in ways many of us have never seen before. As COVID-19 continues to evolve rapidly, it is creating challenges for families across the globe, one that will have lasting effects. Now, more than ever is the time for us to focus on the wellbeing of ourselves and our families for now, as well as for the future. As COVID-19 is especially dangerous for people over the age of 60, it’s more important than ever to ensure your estate plans are in order. The estate planning process can be complicated to do by yourself, but we here at Masson & Fatini will continue to work with you through this challenging time to craft an overall plan that establishes financial security for you and your family.  As part of our estate planning process, we will help you review your current estate planning documents to make sure that you have everything you need, and all of your documents are in order to ensure that your wishes are reflected in the future of your family.  

What We Are Doing To Help

As the world continues to monitor COVID-19, Masson & Fatini remains fully dedicated to helping you with all of your planning and investment needs, and we are taking every precaution necessary to decrease the spread of the virus in our workplace and within our communities. To keep employees, clients, and business partners safe, while continuing to serve you with the highest standards, we promise to do our part to slow the spread of this virus so that the most vulnerable are not compromised. While we love seeing you in our offices, we fully understand that, in order to keep our community safe, we will have to limit our daily interactions for the near future. However, we are always available to speak with you by phone or by email.  

Estate Planning During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Although this global health crisis may impose hardship on many of our customers, we here at Masson & Fatini are here to protect the hard-won legacies of our customers.  While the current health and economic environment is frightening for many people right now, as a community, we will get through this together. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time, and please stay safe, informed, and protected through all of your daily activities. If you have any questions or concerns and would like to speak with an estate planning attorney, please call us at 949-852-8121 or via email at contact@wealthadvisorsmf.com.