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Even though it is not the most pleasant topic, most adults understand the need for a will and an estate plan. Most adults know this benefits them, giving them control over their assets and allowing them to designate beneficiaries. In the best-case scenario, children...
Nearly everyone has a general idea about why it would be beneficial to have an estate plan in place – especially once they begin to have children and accrue more wealth and assets. However, it’s not always clear what might happen if someone continues to delay...
In addition to writing out your will, you must make sure that the state will recognize it as valid. To do so, you need people to act as witnesses. They will observe you as you sign your will and then add their own signatures to the document. However, not just anybody...
Having a written will can make a tremendous difference in your family's ability to successfully close your estate. Clarifying your expectations can also reduce the risk of an estate dispute happening later on. Knowing what information to include in your will can help...
If you own a Massachusetts home or vehicle, have bank accounts, retirement plans or other assets, your heirs can benefit when you have a will. Many people put it off or decide against it due to popular misconceptions about the process or requirements. According to the...
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...
Many Americans believe that estate planning is best left to the golden years. However, no matter how old you are or how many assets you currently possess, everybody can benefit from an estate plan. Of course, if you are on the younger side and do not have as much in...
People tend to think about estate planning in terms of death and dying. While these concepts are central to the process of estate law, preparing for your death is not the point of most estate plans — you are preparing to improve the lives of those who survive you....
A will can be a complex legal document that stipulates the assets and property that a person wishes to bequeath to beneficiaries when the person passes away. Not all wills are complex, though, and many Boston residents can protect their estates and preserve their...
Massachusetts residents who are taking the necessary steps to be fully prepared for the future by creating an estate plan might have certain beliefs. From the outset, there are influences that dictate how wills, trusts and other aspects of estate planning are handled....
