Many Americans push off estate planning until late in their lives. However, this can be a tragic misstep if you die young. Having a comprehensive estate plan in place is important at all stages of life, even if you do not have much in the way of assets. Many people...
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Wills
How do conservatorships work?
When a person is having trouble in administering his or her property and assets, it is normal for the court to set up a conservator. Typically, what a conservator does is that he or she has the legal responsibility to manage another person’s affairs, which can be...
What to consider when making a will
For some, writing a will can be a daunting yet necessary task and can lead to several unanswered questions. A person might be unfamiliar with where to begin and also, what to include in the will and how the process will evolve over time. All of these are important...
Wills: Could Ric Ocasek’s unresolved divorce affect his estate?
When people in Massachusetts get divorced, they likely know that they need to change any existing estate plan that is already in place. They may change their wills, designate new beneficiaries or review their health care directives. But what happens to a person's...
What are the differences between wills and trusts?
Most families recognize just how important it is to have a comprehensive estate plan. The problem they may encounter is just what facets of an estate plan make the most sense for their personal financial circumstances. Many people in Massachusetts wonder whether using...
Three reasons to make a will while you’re still young
Reason 1: With a will, you decideDying without a will means the decisions are made without you. You have no voice in who raises your children or what happens to your money, property or pets. Having a legal will gives you a powerful voice, almost like you're there to...
Asset protection is a common and viable estate planning goal
It is common for Massachusetts residents and those elsewhere to form attachments to their property. They may want to keep certain assets for sentimental reasons or because they are valuable. In some cases, individuals want to protect their assets for future...
Wills, trusts and other documents important for estate plans
Planning for the settling of one's final affairs takes a considerable amount of effort. Massachusetts residents will need to go over several documents, such as wills and trusts, that they may want to use in their estate plans. They will also need to...
Estate planning tools can help with asset protection
Having something to pass on to loved ones is often desired. Many Massachusetts residents may consider the assets they have, wonder who would want them and how they could make sure that they are still available to pass on. Fortunately, estate planning can prove...
Even disorganized people need wills
Many Massachusetts residents may not consider themselves the most organized people. For now, their disarray may not cause them much issue, but in the event of their deaths, disorganization could cause a significant number of issues for family members. Because of this...