Estate planning is something most people seem to think should be done later in life. Why would a fairly young person need or want to plan for incapacitation or death, right? Well, the truth is that estate planning for family and asset protection is not something that...
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Month: December 2016
Health care planning now can make things easier on family members
Whether it is something people want to think about or not, everyone gets older and, at some point, may need frequent or even daily medical care. If plans are not put in place, finding the right care and paying for it may be a significant burden to ones family members....
Massachusetts probate process: What is informal probate?
In Massachusetts, there are three different forms of probate that may be used when closing out a loved one's estate. These are informal, formal and late and limited. This week, this column will work to address the informal probate process and what it entails.When one...
Does it make sense to consider a trust?
As you age, it only makes sense to pay close attention to your estate plan.Do you like the decisions you made in the past? Do you need to alter your plan in some way? Is there something you could modify to improve your estate plan, both for you and your loved ones?...
Massachusetts estate planning: Why wills matter
The estate planning process is something many people put off doing. It is believed that half of all Americans do not have wills. It is understandable. No one really wants to think about their own death or the death of a spouse or other loved one. However, for those...
How can one appoint a guardian for his or her minor children?
For young parents in Massachusetts and elsewhere who are going through the estate planning process, trying to decide who will care for young children in the event of their deaths or incapacitation can be challenging. As difficult as it may be, appointing a guardian...