One of the most complicated aspects of resolving someone’s estate and filing a will is the probate process. Probate occurs in all states throughout the country and involves the appointment of an executor in some places, known as a personal representative, to oversee the distribution of assets. Is an Estate Lawyer Right? Should I Avoid… Read More »
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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 Is a Letter of Instruction? & How to Find an Estate Planning Lawyer to Help
There are many different tools you can use to help explain to people the goals of your estate. The most basic of these is your will, which articulates who will receive guardianship of any minor children, who will serve as your personal representative or executor handling the administration of your estate and what happens to… Read More »
Concerns, Needs, and Heirs: Frame Your Estate Planning Before Meeting with a Will Lawyer
The process of estate planning can seem overwhelming and confusing. That’s a leading reason why many people put it off entirely. Starting by simply considering your concerns, your beneficiaries, and your goals, can help you frame up the estate planning questions you may have in the right context. What to Ask Yourself Before Meeting… Read More »
Helping Aging Parents? Don’t Forget About Proper Legal Documents
Just as any young family or single person needs to plan ahead for their estate, you may also need to help your aging parents put important legal documents in place, such as living wills, burial arrangements and instructions, and a power of attorney. A power of attorney is one of these important documents that may… Read More »
A Family Member Was Diagnosed with Dementia, Can They Sign Legal Documents?
Many people have questions around important legal planning issues after someone’s been diagnosed with dementia. Working with someone who has familiarity with dementia estate planning and other elder law concerns may help you and your family members navigate this new terrain. In Massachusetts, as in many other states, a person’s ability to sign legal documents… Read More »
How To Think About Estate Planning as A Gift for Your Family
There’s no doubt that it’s hard for some people to talk about the process of estate planning. It can be difficult to approach your own mortality and to think about finally crossing this off your to do list. However, your process of sitting down and carrying out your estate planning isn’t necessarily just to protect… 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 »
The Importance of Planning for Late in Life Decline with an Elder Law Attorney
You may be seeing signs of aging and physical or cognitive decline in your loved ones, or you may be curious about the best way to protect yourself in the event this unexpectedly happens to you. Dementia is one of the leading causes of disability for elderly people. Hiring an Elder Law Attorney to Help Getting… Read More »
Have You Stressed Tested Your Estate Plan?
An estate plan should be aligned with your goals as of today, but flexible enough to be adaptable in the future. You can start the estate planning process by thinking about the assets you own and the liabilities you would owe when you pass away, but you also need to ask important ‘what if’ questions…. Read More »