Estate planning can be as elaborate or as simple as you need. However, ensuring your plan allows your family to avoid probate will allow them to bypass court costs and lengthy delays. Consider the ways Massachusetts law allows you to skip the probate process. Create a...
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Month: January 2023
What should executors need to know about state estate taxes?
Part of your duties as an estate executor is paying taxes. You not only have to file the last tax return for the individual if he or she does not have a spouse to file but also you must file a tax return for the estate. Estate tax filing must be done if the value is...
Do I have to give up my house to Medicaid planning?
Before starting Medicaid planning, it is natural to worry if you must give up the family house to qualify for assistance with paying for nursing home care. This is an understandable concern for senior couples where one spouse is not moving into the assisted care...
You might have more digital assets than you realize
If you think that anything digital is just for young, internet-savvy people, you might be overlooking an increasingly relevant matter in estate planning. More and more people could benefit from strategies to deal with online and computer-based assets after death. In...
What not to include in your will
Estate planning is a valuable tool for ensuring the distribution of your assets according to your wishes. Creating a will provides your family with clear instructions on what to do after death. While it is important to your will to contain specifics about your wishes,...