[WSBAPT] Urgent - testator with COVID isolated in hospital, hospital refusing to allow visitors

[Eric Nelsen]

Relaying on behalf of a family law colleague:

Client is in hospital with COVID in southern Washington. Hospital won't allow visitors "because he's not dying" but he's likely going onto a ventilator within next 24 hours. Atty can talk to the client by phone and can evaluate competency etc. but we're concerned about mechanics of getting the will executed. Needs the two witnesses, and no visitors are allowed in the room.

Who has dealt with this scenario? What's the practical way to get cooperation from the hospital to the extent needed to get the will executed by the client?

A call or email would be appreciated-thank you and thank you on behalf of our colleague who contacted me!

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
Sayre Law Offices, PLLC
1417 31st Ave South
Seattle WA 98144-3909
206-625-0092
eric at sayrelawoffices.com<mailto:eric at sayrelawoffices.com>

Covid-19 Update - All attorneys are working remotely during regular business hours and are available via email and by phone. Videoconferencing also is available. Signing of estate planning documents can be completed and will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Please direct mail and deliveries to the Seattle office.

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