This is one of the most common estate planning questions we hear. A will: Takes effect after death Goes through probate Names guardians for minor children Directs asset distribution A trust: Can work during your lifetime May avoid probate Provides privacy Offers more control over assets Which one do you need?… Read More »
Monthly Archives: February 2026
What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Massachusetts?
Dying without a will — called dying “intestate” — happens more often than people realize. And when it does, Massachusetts law decides what happens next. Who decides where everything goes if you have no will? Not your family. Not your spouse. The state’s intestacy laws step in. That can mean: Assets distributed… Read More »