Free Webinar: Legal Documents You Need Before Summer Travel

As summer travel season approaches, it’s easy to focus on booking flights, packing bags, and planning the perfect getaway. But before you head out of town, there’s one more item you should add to your pre-travel checklist: creating or updating your family’s essential legal documents.

Whether you’re leaving the country or taking a weekend road trip, having foundational estate planning documents in place can provide peace of mind and legal protection in case the unexpected happens.

To help families and individuals in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC prepare, Rebecca Geller, President & CEO of The Geller Law Group, is hosting two free webinars that walk through the legal basics everyone should have covered.

Adulting Made Easy: Webinar on Wills, Trusts & Legal Documents

Due to overwhelming demand, Rebecca is offering two sessions to fit your schedule:

• Friday, May 2 at 12:00 PM (ET)
• Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00 PM (ET)

REGISTER HERE to receive the Zoom link: https://bit.ly/GLGevents

These informative, one-hour sessions are open to the public and will cover the most critical estate planning documents you should have in place before traveling:

• Wills – When a simple will may suffice—and when a more complex version is necessary. Plus, the risks of relying on online templates.
• Trusts – How to determine if you need one and what type best suits your family’s goals.
• Advance Medical Directives – Including living wills, DNRs, and naming a medical proxy to make health decisions if you can’t.
• Power of Attorney – Naming someone you trust to handle financial and legal decisions on your behalf.
• Real Estate Deeds – Strategies for transferring property to loved ones and avoiding probate court.
• Probate Avoidance – What probate is, how it works, and whether online tools actually help you avoid it.

These webinars are especially relevant for parents, caregivers, solo travelers, and blended families who want to make sure their wishes are honored and their loved ones are protected in an emergency.

Why Estate Planning Is So Important Before Traveling

Emergencies don’t wait until you’re home. If something unexpected occurs while you’re away—whether it’s a medical crisis, accident, or logistical issue—having legally binding documents in place can make a world of difference. From accessing bank accounts to making healthcare decisions or handling property, your family needs the legal authority to act on your behalf.

Rebecca’s webinars are designed to take the mystery out of estate planning—she’ll translate complex legal concepts into practical, actionable guidance for everyday families. Rebecca will also answer questions from attendees during this session.

Spread the Word About this FREE Estate Planning Webinar

These events are completely free, open to the public, and a valuable resource for anyone in DC, Virginia or Maryland looking to understand the basics of estate planning. Share the link with family, friends, or colleagues who might benefit.