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Understanding Your Elder Law & Estate Planning Options
Boston Elder Law Blog
Transferring your business to your children with an estate plan
If you own a family business, you likely know how important it is to plan for the future. You probably already know who to pass the business onto and have a mental checklist for things to do when that time comes. But you might not realize the importance of having all...
How to know if a conservatorship is the right choice
There are some people who, as they age, may need help to do their daily activities. If their physical and cognitive abilities decline, a family member or another person may step in to assist them. For some people, official legal action may be needed in order to fully...
Is estate planning important for those without children?
Many people here in Massachusetts realize how vital it is to have an estate plan. It is important to be sure assets are distributed in the way the estate owner wants, and to have directives in place if that individual is unable to make his or her own financial...
Answer these questions to determine whether you need a trust
You may be among the many Massachusetts residents who wonder what estate planning tools will work best for your plan. It may seem like a blessing and a curse to have so many planning options. On one hand, you can ensure that you find the best options for expressing...
Wills: Could Ric Ocasek’s unresolved divorce affect his estate?
When people in Massachusetts get divorced, they likely know that they need to change any existing estate plan that is already in place. They may change their wills, designate new beneficiaries or review their health care directives. But what happens to a person's...
Estate planning, power of attorney important for college students
Being in college often gives many Massachusetts residents their first taste of adulthood. They may live on campus and away from their parents for the first time and have to find ways to address many adult issues on their own. What some may not consider, however, is...
Correctly signing documents on behalf of an estate
As the executor of your loved one's estate, you know that you will have to see the estate through the probate process. You may worry about certain aspects of completing the proceedings because you already know that probate can be difficult to complete. Though it can...
Numerous types of trusts exist. Which is right for you?
Creating an estate plan is a very personal experience. Many Massachusetts residents may even think that they can put off planning until they're older or that it is something that they do not need to go through at all. However, this type of thinking is not always the...
The differences between guardianship and power of attorney
Many people know how important it is to designate someone to make medical and legal decisions for them in their old age or if they should otherwise become unable to do so. However, there is more than one way to accomplish this and people may not know exactly what...
Elder care admin accused of fraudulently using powers of atty
Senior citizens in Massachusetts often need assistance with their care as they age. Some of them live in nursing homes or assisted living facilities to ensure that their needs are met, particularly when their families don't live nearby or are unable to provide care...
