A sobering part of the coronavirus pandemic means thinking about the unthinkable. While it was easy to put estate planning off when our days were filled with work, school and social obligations, the rapid spread of the coronavirus has changed that. Making sure your affairs are in order while staying home and flattening the curve is not only important for those around you, but a good way to cope with anxiety in a time of uncertainty. Here are five steps you can take to get your affairs in order. Make a will This is a way to ensure that after your death your assets go to the people you designate. While more complicated financial situations might require consulting a lawyer, in most cases you can prepare a simple will using an online service. Most take less than an hour to complete with a little preparation. Create an inventory of your possessions; note who gets what; determine how to pay debts; designate an executor; and if you have young children, name a guardian. California law does not require a will to be notarized, but you must sign it in front of two witnesses (neither should be a beneficiary). Make sure to use proper physical distancing and safety protocols as outlined by health officials. You also have the option of leaving a so-called holographic will in California. This is a legally binding document handwritten, signed and dated by the person leaving the will. No witnesses are required. If you already have a will in place, use this time to review it and make any amendments. Assign powers of attorney These forms...