Are you one of the many Americans who plans to stay independent in your home for many years? It can come as a shock that you might suffer from some type of disability that leaves you in need of support from a long-term care facility. If your plan is for your children to take care… Read More »
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Do You Know Your Odds of Developing a Disability?
Plenty of people with disabilities across the United States live meaningful and productive lives, but what catches plenty of others by surprise are the opportunities and challenges presented by the sudden development of a disability. An expected illness or injury can have catastrophic consequences for someone who is not prepared for a disability. One study… Read More »
Is My Estate Eligible for Informal Probate?
Informal probate is one method of streamlining your estate administration to make things simpler for your loved ones after you pass away. Hearings for informal probate are not required under informal probate procedures. There are several circumstances that block informal probate, including: No confirmed death certificate The original will’s location is not identified The person… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Long Term Care Following an Incapacitating Event
A major concern for many clients today is what will happen if they require long term health care in a nursing home, but are no longer at the point where they can make important health care and financial decisions on their own due to a prolonged medical condition, serious injury, or dementia. This is particularly… Read More »
What Do You Hope Your Estate Plan Says About You?
Some of the most common questions presented to a Massachusetts estate planning attorney include: • What do I need to get started? • What is estate planning? Many people often view estate planning as the steps to enhance, preserve, and protect their families by conserving and distributing assets. Tools, tax considerations, and techniques are equally… Read More »
Are You Leaving a Legacy with Your Massachusetts Estate Plan?
It’s difficult to talk about what will happen to your loved ones after you are gone. This sensitive and difficult subject leads to many people avoiding the topic of estate planning at all. However, this can unnecessarily expose your family to feeling caught off guard, confused or even mired in conflict if an unexpected tragedy,… Read More »
How to Get a Massachusetts Estate Plan in Three Simple Steps
Overwhelmed by the process of putting together an estate plan? Not sure which documents are necessary and which ones don’t apply to your situation? Read below to find out four simple tips to get on top of estate planning today and to begin protecting your future generations. Review Your Assets Do you really know how… Read More »
How to Avoid Family Conflicts When Planning an Inheritance
Approximately 1.7 million households in the United States receive an inheritance on an annual basis. But additional research has found that almost 75% of those beneficiaries have lost their inheritance within just a few years. What might seem like a financial blessing and important gift from you could come with strings attached, especially as it… Read More »
Use the Upcoming Holiday Season to Ensure Your Estate Plan is Up to Date
It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of planning through Thanksgiving and other holidays while missing out on the opportunity to update your estate plan. If one of your New Year’s resolutions isn’t to analyze your current estate planning documents and strategies, consider adding that to the list or accomplishing this goal before… Read More »
What’s the Average Probate Time for Wills in Massachusetts?
There are many different factors that can influence the time it takes from the filing of an official will to the conclusion of that estate’s time in probate administration. Furthermore, one important influence on the time it takes to probate a will is the personal representative’s diligence in completing this job. Furthermore, involvement from outside… Read More »