Creating an estate plan is an important step in securing the future of your assets and your loved ones. One popular tool in estate planning is a pour over will. A pour over will can be a valuable addition to your estate plan, but it may not be necessary for everyone. So, when should you… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Wills
Why Estate Planning Is Important to Do Even During the Summer Months
The summer months in Massachusetts are a time for fun in the sun, vacations, and relaxation. However, it’s important to remember that estate planning is a year-round task that should not be neglected. In fact, summer can be a great time to review and update your estate plan. Here are some reasons why estate planning… Read More »
What Does a Will Lawyer Do?
If you’re preparing to set out your intentions for your estate plan in Massachusetts, you may be curious about the services provided by a will lawyer. A will lawyer can assist you with the drafting of this cornerstone estate document, as well as discuss with you some other potential benefits that may be obtained by… Read More »
What Doesn’t Belong in a Massachusetts Will?
A will is one of the most important and basic estate planning documents for many people. It makes a lot of sense to create a will if you own any property or are concerned with making sure you have named a party for any minor children to be cared for after you pass away. Myths… Read More »
Will vs. Living Will vs. Health Care Proxy: What to Know in MA
When you meet with a qualified Massachusetts estate planning lawyer, you will discuss many documents and tools that can help you to accomplish your estate planning goals. The support of an attorney helps you walk through this process and understand which strategies and planning opportunities are most appropriate for your individual situation. Living Will A… Read More »
Use Your Will To Name And Provide For Minor Children
You cannot simply leave assets behind to minor children and beneficiaries. This is because some beneficiaries, like children younger than 18, are considered too young to inherit. Making a Will This is why you need to use one of the most basic estate planning tools known as a will to help you accomplish your goals… Read More »
Should You Serve as the Personal Representative of Someone’s Will?
It can raise a lot of questions when a family member or friend invites you to be the personal representative of their will. They may assume that you are responsible, organized and capable of handling the fiduciary responsibility of managing their estate. This is an honor, but this is also a great deal of work…. Read More »
How Often Should You Review Your Will and Power of Attorney?
Most people think of estate planning as something that simply must be done. But the truth is that it’s an activity that starts with an initial meeting with an estate planning attorney and should be evaluated every couple of years along with other major life events. If you let your estate plan sit for years… Read More »
Why Is a Residuary Clause So Important?
In crafting your will, you probably sat down to make a comprehensive list of all of your assets and liabilities. This is so that you can create a specific bequest to your loved ones so that they receive the items you promised to them or that you intend for them to have. But a common… Read More »
At What Age Should I Create a Will?
This common question is one that comes up because most people wait until they are much older to create a will. But creating a will now can help you and your loved ones in the event that the worst happens. No one wants to contemplate their own mortality but any person aged 18 or older… Read More »