It would seem that space flight for average people (that are very rich) is just around the corner, reports the New York Times.
In fact, there are a number of certified space travel agents around the country that will be booking flights to space on Virgin, wait for it, Galactic.
Virgin Galactic, let that sink in.
There is even an insurance company, Allianz, now insuring you against, no, not space travel going wrong (that’s life insurance), but travel cancellation or delay — so a form of travel insurance. Allianz will also be offering medical insurance for before and after a flight.
In other words, as booking a flight to space becomes realistic, more pedestrian issues associated with travel will also crop up.
One important matter of significant gravity before you leave for space, is looking over your New York will.
Wills are the most common way for people to state their preferences about how their property should be handled after their death. A will is similar to an instruction booklet for the probate court, the court that oversees estate administration and disputes over the will itself. The will provides the court with guidance as to how to distribute the deceased person's assets in accordance with his or her wishes.
In New York, the will requirements are fairly straightforward, as noted by FindLaw's New York Estate Planning News Blog. But people that are contemplating space flight are probably a little bit wealthier, and will probably have more assets. For such individuals it makes sense to contact an attorney to get their New York will looked over.
Enjoy your flight, passenger, er, sorry, voyager.
Related Resources:
- Find a New York Estate Planning Attorney (FindLaw)
- Estate Planning 101 (FindLaw)
- 4 Tips for Setting Up a Trust Fund (FindLaw's New York Estate Planning News)
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