COVID-19 Message

Our hearts and prayers go out to those who have lost friends, family members or/and loved ones due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

We are in unchartered territory as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic and the shelter at home order. As COVID-19 continues to devastate families and the way of living we have come to cherish, choosing among your many priorities can be challenging. At the Law Office of Aletha J. Smith, PC, we remain dedicated to assisting you with our same compassion and comprehensive representation through this unprecedented time.

To ensure the safety of our clients, potential clients and community, we are abiding by the guidelines and direction from the WHO, CDC as well as the State of California and local leadership. We are working remotely and are fully operational handling emergency and non-emergency matters.

Although the courts have suspended non-essential functions and have only been hearing specific limited emergency matters, filings for non-emergency matters are still being submitted. Thus, if you are considering a divorce, establishing or modifying custody or support orders, now is the time to consult with an attorney so that your matter can be prepared, filed and ready for a hearing date to be assigned once the courts are fully operational.

Now is also the time to assess your estate plan. An estate plan is more than just a Will or a Living Trust. Everyone needs to ensure that they are prepared for a sudden medical emergency. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that your estate plan, at a minimum, include a Power of Attorney for Healthcare; a Living Will/Healthcare Directive; a Durable Financial Power of Attorney; and a HIPAA Release. We remain available to assist you with all of your estate planning needs.

Please contact the Law Office of Aletha J. Smith, PC if you are in need of assistance. We are here for you.

Aletha J. Smith, Esq.