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If you run a company, then you have different options available when it comes to dividing it between your heirs. You may choose to divide the company equally, distribute unequal portions or give parts of it to some heirs and not others. Consider the circumstances The...
While older adults may qualify for Medicare, PACE, Medicaid and VA healthcare benefits, they may still need help to pay for medical care. Private finance options could help bridge the gap, or some adults may prefer alternative payment methods for long-term health...
When it comes to your estate plan, one of the most difficult conversations to have is the one involving your minor children. Setting up a guardian for children is one of the most critical details and while you may not want to imagine a world where your children grow...
Medical and financial powers of attorney are documents that provide essential legal abilities for an agent acting on behalf of the principal. However, each POA also provides many advantages in making life easier for the principal. Primary goals A power of attorney is...
Many Americans push off estate planning until late in their lives. However, this can be a tragic misstep if you die young. Having a comprehensive estate plan in place is important at all stages of life, even if you do not have much in the way of assets. Many people...
After creating your estate plan, you cannot simply let it sit and age. You must keep it updated so that it reflects your current life. After all, that is the entire point of an estate plan: to reflect your most recent wishes and desires. But it may feel overwhelming...
The common advice when crafting an estate plan is to make the distribution of inheritance equitable. Essentially, make sure that all of your children get roughly equal parts of the pie. This is generally good advice to help lessen the chance that one of your children...
When you live in Massachusetts and have a child with special needs, you may need to take additional steps during estate planning to make sure your actions do not impact your child’s eligibility for government assistance. Individuals with disabilities need to undergo...
Even if you have enjoyed good health throughout your life, you may eventually suffer a catastrophic injury or develop a debilitating illness. If that happens, you may not be able to make medical choices for yourself. Still, you probably feel uncomfortable with losing...
All adults should spend some time learning about and planning for the need for long-term care. This is a field that continually evolves, so it is important to stay abreast of changes. While the costs for assisted and independent facilities as well as for nursing homes...
