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You may notice your parents making some financial mistakes due to their aging. Perhaps they are forgetting to pay bills or they are engaging in irresponsible spending. Slowing down a bit and losing some mental acuity is natural as we age, but this can leave folks...

Some people delay creating a succession plan for the family business. Many assume this kind of plan will develop naturally. Others simply view the task as overwhelming. However, in the case of a family-owned business, a succession plan has many benefits including the...

If you are caring for an aging parent, you might not want to think about getting professional help just yet. You may want to believe that you can handle the issues on your own, or perhaps you feel you are neglecting your parent if you put the responsibilities in...

You may be among the many Massachusetts residents who wonder what estate planning tools will work best for your plan. It may seem like a blessing and a curse to have so many planning options. On one hand, you can ensure that you find the best options for expressing...

As the executor of your loved one's estate, you know that you will have to see the estate through the probate process. You may worry about certain aspects of completing the proceedings because you already know that probate can be difficult to complete. Though it can...

Creating an estate plan is a very personal experience. Many Massachusetts residents may even think that they can put off planning until they're older or that it is something that they do not need to go through at all. However, this type of thinking is not always the...

If you have experienced a major change in your life, then you may need to stop and assess certain details. Major life events can necessitate numerous changes in how you live your life. You make adjustments as needed in order to find a new normal in your life and then...

Being the executor of an estate is no easy task. You may have accepted the role because you did not want to disappoint your loved one, or you may have felt particularly suited to the tasks ahead. Of course, you and many other Massachusetts residents may not fully...

Along with many others across the country, some people here in Boston have ended up addicted to opioids. The odds are that a large number of them ended up with the problem after going to a doctor for an injury. Over time, the addiction took over, and family members...

Whether your parent has already planned wisely for long-term care or you fear you will be the one handling the responsibility of your parent's elder care matters, there are certain factors you may expect. For example, you may have to make critical decisions about your...