In 2011, Massachusetts recognized that its residents care about their pets as if they were members of their families by passing a law allowing people to create trusts for their pets' care after their deaths or incapacitation. A beloved pet could end up in a shelter or...
Call to schedule an appointment or house call
Local : 617-379-0022
Toll Free : 866-591-4451
Local : 617-379-0022
Toll Free : 866-591-4451
Month: October 2015
Powers of attorney are an essential estate planning tool
It can be easy for Massachusetts residents to forget that estate planning is not just about transferring property to family and friends upon death. Some documents are executed that put plans into place in case you are unable to make decisions and/or care for yourself...
Some Massachusetts residents include wills in their estate plans
Typically, in various aspects of life, there are always some people who tend to procrastinate. If the situation at-hand is minor and considered unimportant, it doesn't necessarily mean that the person who is putting off whatever it is he or she needs to do will suffer...
Heath Ledger’s death illustrates the need to update wills
Fatal accidents and illnesses are unpredictable. Even young Massachusetts adults could fall victim to them at any time, which makes the need for wills and other estate planning documents crucial, no matter the age of an adult. The news media underscores this point...
The benefits of a special needs trust for Massachusetts families
Most Massachusetts parents use estate planning to provide for their children after they pass away. If you are a couple with a special needs child, providing for him or her may take on a greater significance. Using a special needs trust to achieve that goal has...