Studies show that up to 70% of Americans don’t have the most basic of estate planning documents in a will. This legal document can accomplish multiple goals and is often the cornerstone of a good Massachusetts estate plan. This legal document outlines who is eligible to take care of your minor children if something happens… Read More »
Monthly Archives: January 2020
How Much Do I Need for Medical Expenses in Retirement?
Have you thought ahead about how you’ll afford long term care? Do you have a plan in place to qualify for MassHealth as soon as possible? If not, you could be setting you and your family members up for an unexpected surprise. Long term care expenses are only going up. Even with increasing longevity, most… Read More »
Is My Will a Matter of Public Record?
When you create a last will and testament, there are many different questions that you must answer, including who should receive your investments, business interests, real estate, and personal property. But one important aspect of creating a will in Massachusetts that is often overlooked is that, upon your death, the will must be filed with… Read More »
Are you like most people- starting the New Year with the best of intentions but then getting overwhelmed or unmotivated by it all just a few weeks later?
Did you throw your estate plan into the list of things you hoped to accomplish at the beginning of 2020 but are concerned about following through? Speaking with an estate planning lawyer might be the only way to get this fully crossed off your list. Most people know that they need a power of attorney… Read More »