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Assessment may help Massachusetts residents complete wills

On Behalf of | Mar 1, 2017 | Wills

Deciding to move forward with creating estate plans is a beneficial first step. Massachusetts residents who create wills and other planning documents may feel more at ease when they think about future care and how their affairs will be handled after their deaths. In order to get started, individuals may wish to consider various aspects of their lives. 

Because bequeathing assets is a prominent part of estate planning, individuals may first wish to inventory their assets. By having an idea of what items will need distributing, parties may be better able to effectively ensure that necessary property is accounted for and needed beneficiaries have been named. This information may also help parties find out whether there are any questions regarding certain assets that may need to be answered by a professional. 

One of the major decisions that comes along with estate planning is deciding who individuals want in charge of the estate’s administration. An executor holds may responsibilities, and therefore, naming a trusted individual is undoubtedly a wise choice. Of course, additional considerations may also be needed depending on the circumstances and whether there is a potential for certain conflicts. 

In order for Massachusetts residents to ensure that their wills hold the information they deem necessary, careful consideration will likely be needed. Estate planning is often more than just assigning beneficiaries to assets, and therefore, individuals may wish to think of any concerns they may have and how their plans may address those concerns. Experienced elder law attorneys may be able to assist interested individuals in creating the plans they feel will be most useful.

Source: investors.com, “5 Must-Do Tips For Your Will And Estate Planning“, Lawrence Carrel, Feb. 24, 2017

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