In Massachusetts, if a person passes away without a will (intestate) and has no surviving heirs, the estate may follow a specific legal process. Here’s what typically happens in such a situation: It’s crucial to note that the specific rules and procedures regarding intestate estates without heirs can vary, and legal processes may change over… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Death
What Is The Difference Between Dying Intestate vs. Testate in Massachusetts?
Planning for the inevitable is a crucial aspect of life, and estate planning plays a pivotal role in ensuring your assets are distributed per your wishes after your passing. In Massachusetts, as in many other states, individuals have two primary options for managing their estate: dying intestate (without a will) or testate (with a will)…. Read More »
Asset Protection in Massachusetts Estate Planning: Safeguarding Your Legacy
When you think of estate planning, you probably think of drafting a will or specifying who will getyour assets after your passing, but estate planning goes deeper than that. It involves acomprehensive strategy to protect your wealth, ensuring your loved ones receive their rightfulinheritance while minimizing potential risks, such as taxation and creditor claims. In… Read More »
Navigating Estate Sales in Massachusetts: A Guide for Heirs
Estate sales are an essential part of settling the affairs of a loved one in Massachusetts. Thesesales liquidate assets and possessions, ultimately distributing the proceeds amongbeneficiaries. Understanding how estate sales work is crucial, as it can help streamline theprocess and ensure an efficient and fair distribution of assets. In this article, we will guide youthrough… Read More »
Dealing with Loss and Grief
Losing a loved one is never easy. Grief has many stages and can show up at different times. As estate planning attorneys, although we are there to help our clients when a loved one passes away, we are not qualified to professionally counsel someone as they through the grieving process. Because of that, we are… Read More »