When creating an estate plan, it is important to think long and hard about who will hold the position of executor. This is not simply a label or title with no substance: it is a demanding position that only certain people can fill. To start, it is crucial to know the...
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How to talk to your parents about estate planning
Many may want to take the best care of their aging parents. However, they may not always know how to go about it, especially when it comes to financial matters. The reality is, though, that it is important to talk to your parents about their estate and how to plan for...
What concerns should you address about the future with a special needs child?
Every parent wants their children to grow up and live an independent, fulfilling life. As a parent of a child with special needs, you know that your child's life may have various hurdles that other kids do not face. According to U.S. News, you may need to address your...
How can you deal with the stress of probate?
Dealing with your role as executor after a loved one dies can be a stressful job. Although you may have all the technical skills needed to accomplish this task, dealing with the variety of paperwork and beneficiaries can leave you overwhelmed. Having ways to deal with...
The drawbacks of estate planning without an attorney
If you have put off your estate plan for far too long, you are certainly not alone. There are many aging individuals who would rather seek a cheap and quick do-it-yourself alternative to formal estate planning. Estate planning attorneys offer their services to guide...
Incorporating your business interests into an estate plan
You can use an estate plan to get ahead of questions about what happens to your assets after you pass away. If you are a business owner, you can also incorporate your business interests into your plan in a few different ways. Succession plan Naming a successor and...
What are some traits of a quality executor?
When you think about the future, one of the most pressing concerns you may have is your estate and your assets. After you die, you need someone to fulfill all the legal requirements of your will and deal with your beneficiaries. Learning about the traits that are...
Trustees must keep beneficiaries informed
If you become appointed as a trustee or designated as a trust beneficiary, it is essential to understand that trustees must keep beneficiaries informed with respect to trust administration. It is very important for trustees to recognize their obligations in order to...
How to talk to your parents about their senior living plan
Your parents have always been lively, so the thought that they may not be able to care for themselves one day seems absurd. But the fact is, everyone will need help getting around later in life. Most people know that proper estate planning involves planning for death,...
How do trusts save my estate money?
Massachusetts probate can be a long and drawn-out affair. Most estates must go through probate before their heirs can receive their inheritance. According to Massachusetts’ official website, probate is necessary to validate a will. However, if you create a living...