Planning Key to Handling the Death of a High-Profile Attorney
Making sure you’re prepared on all fronts for the death of a law firm founder or influential firm attorney is something that no one looks forward to, points out Bruce Vincent in a blog for Muse Communications. But failing to take a few necessary steps beforehand is a recipe for potential confusion and consternation among the attorneys at your firm, the firm’s clients, and, importantly, the lawyer’s family.
“Although the notion of strategizing for someone’s eventual death may seem macabre, those who do so are much more likely to emerge from a terrible situation in such a way that shows their compassion and dedication to the memory of their lost colleague,” he writes.
The article discusses the initial steps a firm will need to take after the lawyer’s death, various ways of respecting the deceased’s memory, and dealing with the somewhat mundane chores that follow the loss. These can include monitoring the lawyer’s email, changing stationery, online directories and more.