Anyone in Massachusetts that cares for a family member with special needs lives with the concern of how that loved one will be cared for if something happens to him or her. Sometimes, it's enough just to get through the day, let alone consider the future, but it is...
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Month: September 2013
Wills are only the beginning of Massachusetts estate planning
Everyone in Massachusetts has been told at one time or another that they should have a will. It's true that wills are a vital part of estate planning, but they are really only the beginning. Once a will is drafted, there are several other documents that round out an...
It could be a mistake to avoid the Massachusetts probate process
Estate planning is designed not only to protect a person's heirs and beneficiaries from having to pay estate tax, but also to keep assets out of probate. However, there are times when trying to avoid the probate process could end up doing more harm than good. This is...
Massachusetts probate process and beneficiary designations
Many people in Massachusetts know to review their estate plan occasionally to be sure that it still conforms with the wishes of the person making out the will. Unfortunately, many people forget to do the same when it comes to beneficiary designations. This can cause...
Rising insurance rates in Mass. will affect health care planning
Fears are abounding that more and more seniors will have trouble affording their long-term care, according to experts. Rising long-term care insurance rates in Massachusetts mean that health care planning has become more complicated for the state's elderly population....