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Estate Planning During The Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has, in less than 4 months, swept the globe. Economies were brought to a sudden and grinding halt and the recovery is slower than expected. Even the best-prepared health systems were flooded with thousands of cases and the results continue to be devastating in many countries. The restrictions caused by the pandemic led to immense changes to how we work. Companies and organizations across the country started to implement work from home programs for their employees. Public institutions closed their offices and relied heavily on their online presence. COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus strain, has mild symptoms in the majority of cases. Currently, the rate of death is estimated at 3.4 percent, according to the World Health Organization. However, recent data gathered by the health authorities in the United Kingdom has shown that the mortality rate is far lower, hovering around 0.5 to 1.0 percent. The elderly and people suffering from other chroni