A few weeks ago, The National Law Review ran a great explanation of what they call “the new paradigm” in estate planning. For many years, avoiding the federal estate tax — or at least minimizing one’s burden under the estate tax — was paramount among the estate planner’s goals. These days, it’s not so important…. Read More »
Monthly Archives: January 2016
Make Estate Planning Your New Year’s Resolution
We’re several weeks into the New Year, and studies show that most people have already abandoned their resolutions (or at least they will soon)! Well, it’s an A for effort, anyway. If you’re among those who’ve already thrown in the proverbial towel — or if you didn’t even get so far as making a resolution… Read More »
How to Choose a Massachusetts Estate Planning Lawyer
Market Watch recently stepped up with great advice for its readers. Their tips are threefold: Create an estate plan. Do it now. Find a great attorney to help you. Those first two come down to your own initiative — all they require is that you pick up a phone. But, to borrow a phrase from… Read More »
Court Rebukes Luminosity: Your Games Don’t Prevent Dementia
Luminosity, the famous “brain game” company, has made a name for itself by claiming to sharpen your mind with online activities. The company has even claimed that a daily dose of those games could help you avoid Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. But can they really back up those claims? Apparently not. The FTC recently took… Read More »