One of the goals of estate planning for many Massachusetts residents is to eliminate -- or at least minimize -- any potential arguments among family members. Making the probate process family friendly is possible, but it takes some work up front. Once an estate plan...
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Month: March 2016
Getting through the probate process as an executor
Being the executor of an estate could be an intimidating responsibility for a Massachusetts resident. Many people are not quite sure what they are supposed to do in this position. Fortunately, understanding the duties can help, and it is not necessary to go through...
Estate planning is essential to long-term care
More than likely, Massachusetts residents do not want to think about a time when they may be unable to deal with day-to-day tasks alone. Even so, as the age of the country's population increases, the probability of needing long-term care is also increasing. Further,...
Using a revocable trust to distribute assets to children
There are many types of trusts that can be used depending on an individual's circumstances and family dynamics. Even so, the most popular type of trust used by people here in Massachusetts and elsewhere is the revocable trust. This is because the grantor can make...
Estate planning is needed for digital asset protection
Nearly every Massachusetts resident has an online presence. Social media, online only bank accounts and investment accounts are becoming the norm. What happens to these accounts when an individual dies? A growing number of people who engage in estate planning are...