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279 York Street
P.O. Box 467
York, Maine 03909
(207) 361-4680
2 Storer Street, Suite 111
Kennebunk, Maine 04043*
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The Brennan & Rogers, PLLC Journal
August 2020 Edition
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Smilie and Mary Kathryn on Summer Break |
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Smilie and Mary Kathryn be unavailable beginning Monday, August 24, 2020, to Friday, August 28, 2020. They will return to the office on Monday, August 31, 2020.
The office will remain available for administrative purposes only during our regular hours of 9 am- 5 pm.
Please plan accordingly!
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Current Office Procedures |
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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 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.
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Limited-Time Free Virtual Meet & Greet Sessions |
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Reserve Your Free Virtual Meet & Greet Session with One of Our Attorneys,
Smilie G. Rogers, Esq., or
Mary Kathryn Brennan, Esq.
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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.
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Availability with Smilie
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
- First private session 4:30 pm- 5:00 pm
- Second private session: 5:05 pm - 5:35 pm
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
- First private session 5:00 pm- 5:30 pm
- Second private session: 5:35 pm - 6:05 pm
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Availability with Mary Kathryn
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
- First private session 4:30 pm- 5:00 pm
- Second private session
5:05 pm - 5:35 pm
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Highlights in Estate Planning and COVID-19
Selections from our legal blog:
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States Move to Immunize Nursing Homes from Liability During Coronavirus Pandemic |
Chronic understaffing. Low-wage caregivers. Difficulty containing infections. These are problems that nursing homes faced in the best of times but that have proved especially deadly as the coronavirus pandemic has spread like wildfire though long-term care facilities. In response, many states have moved to shield nursing homes -- and in some states assisted living facilities as well -- from lawsuits related to the care they are providing during the pandemic. Long-term care advocates are fiercely opposing the measures. |
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The Estate Planning Dealership: We Offer Different Models of Trusts to Suit Your Individual Needs |
Trusts are like cars and trucks; there are all types of makes and models, and they can be a powerful legal aid. We can help determine which, if any, Trusts is the right document for your estate plan. |
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Happy 20th Anniversary, Smilie |
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Congratulations to Smilie G. Rogers, Esq. on his twenty- year anniversary since his first admission to the state bar. |
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Smilie named Client Champion for 2020
by Martindale-Hubbell
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Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from the people who know them best, their clients. The confidential client review process is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell.
“If you do build a great experience, customers tell each other about that. Word of mouth is very powerful.”
Jeff Bezos, Amazon
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The Ten Year Anniversary of Brennan & Rogers, PLLC!
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Brennan & Rogers, PLLC , formerly the Law Office of Smilie G. Rogers, PLLC, was established in 2010. In 2011, Mary Kathryn Brennan joined the firm as a partner. As of January 1, 2017, the name was changed to Brennan & Rogers, PLLC. We continue today with the same focus on elder legal care, general estate planning and probate matters.
It has been a wonderful ten years and we are looking forward to many more anniversaries.
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August Tidal Chart for York |
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We hope you are enjoying the beach safely this Summer! |
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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!
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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.
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Stores Offering special hours for the Senior Citizen and At-Risk population |
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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
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Wash your hand and wear a face mask to protect yourself and others! |
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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.
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Bill Nye Demonstrates the Effectiveness of a Face Covering
(Because who doesn't love Bill Nye?)
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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 *
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Brennan & Rogers, PLLC
279 York Street (PO Box 467)
York, Maine 03909 (207) 361-4680
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