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...
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Wills
Clearing up misconceptions about wills, trusts and estate plans
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....
Intestate succession: An important will planning consideration
A will is a useful estate planning tool for a Massachusetts resident who wishes to clearly identify their assets and the parties they wish to receive it after they pass on. Wills must conform to certain legal requirements, and before an individual prepares a will they...
How to split an inheritance between multiple heirs
When drafting their wills, parents must consider how to divide their inheritance among their children. Every family is different, so every will is different as well, leading to many different inheritance situations. The last thing any family wants is heirs disputing a...
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...