As the creator of a will, it is your responsibility to decide whether or not this document continues to support your estate planning wishes and concerns. If you make the decision that this document no longer reflects what you hope to accomplish in your estate planning, you can revoke it. One common issue that emerges… Read More »
Monthly Archives: August 2019
Will a Spendthrift Trust Help Protect My Heirs from Themselves?
As a parent or grandparent, it is natural to have concerns about your beneficiaries’ ability to effectively manage money. Certain beneficiaries in Massachusetts might not be capable of responsibly handling assets. If you also have family members who might be trusted with assets and you’re concerned about mixing these heirs together in your estate plan,… Read More »
Three Ways to Pay for Nursing Home Care
Do you believe that your spouse or family member needs the support of ongoing nursing home care? If this is currently something impacting your family, you probably have many questions around the process and what option to pay makes the most sense for your situation. Whether you have a family member struggling with an Alzheimer’s… Read More »
Living Wills and Health Proxies: Important Tools for Massachusetts Residents
Contemplating the possibility of future incapacitation might lead you to sit down with a Massachusetts elder lawyer to discuss tools like a health care proxy or a living will. Is There a Difference? Occasionally, people outside of the legal profession might refer to these documents as one and the same, but there are some important… Read More »