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Understanding Your Elder Law & Estate Planning Options
Boston Elder Law Blog
What to consider when making a will
For some, writing a will can be a daunting yet necessary task and can lead to several unanswered questions. A person might be unfamiliar with where to begin and also, what to include in the will and how the process will evolve over time. All of these are important...
There are warning signs of financial exploitation of the elderly
One of the most underreported forms of elder abuse in Massachusetts is financial exploitation. Your loved ones spent their lives building their lives and assets. Do not let someone take advantage of them by scamming them out of their life’s work. The Massachusetts...
Removing the mystery from probate
For many people in Massachusetts, the death of a loved one may leave many unanswered questions. However, what happens during probate does not have to be part of the mystery. While much of what goes on during probate and estate administration occurs behind the scenes,...
How to help aging parents create a long-term care plan
Doing groundwork early on to develop a long-term care plan isn’t light work. It can be an emotionally taxing experience to think of the possibility of your loved one falling ill or disabled to the point where they can no longer take care of themselves. Life is full of...
Minimize death taxes with trusts
Estate taxes, sometimes called death taxes, are taxes taken from the transfer of an estate upon a person’s death. Often expensive, these taxes can take around 50% of the value of an estate, after a certain threshold. With payment due nine months after an individual’s...
State senate approves virtual notarization bill
Governors the country over are issuing stay-at-home orders to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. These measures have helped slow the contagion but have wreaked havoc on the country’s economy. Lawmakers are currently drafting emergency measures that help...
Estate planning while expecting a child is great timing
This might feel like an especially anxious or busy time, but if you are expecting your first child, you just might look back fondly on these carefree days with a comparatively open calendar. Whether you are looking forward to parenting, or your child or grandchild...
What are the advantages of a revocable living trust?
The goal of estate planning is to allow someone to control and designate how their property is distributed to others when they die. The goal for estate planning attorneys is to help people pass along as much of their estate as possible, avoiding probate, taxes and...
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...
