Commonalities in End of Life Situations.

I met with two gentlemen over the past week who were both recently diagnosed with end stage cancer. They were from completely different walks of life. One very wealthy and the other struggling to make ends meet.

They also needed legal services in different areas. One had a probate matter to be handled and another needed to complete his estate plan for his family.

They were both in a rush to resolve their legal matters before they succumb to their recent cancer diagnosis.

While I like being able to help clients in need and assist in resolving their legal issues on an emergency basis, it was hard to see them face the realities that their lives are ending sooner than later.

The other sad part was that, while the clients appreciated my assistance, they were very angry to be facing the end of their lives in a very frustrating way.  I can empathize. I watched my mother get frustrated too as she battled lung cancer for a few short weeks before succumbing.