Helping People Age With Dignity And Peace Of Mind
When it comes to probate, a plethora of questions may be on your mind and you may need to focus on various facets of the law. For example, many people move forward with filing an informal probate petition, while formal probate is necessary for others. Moreover, you...
On December 20, Congressional Republicans passed tax reform and President Donald Trump signed it into law two days later.This tax bill underwent many changes in its journey to passage. For instance, at one point the estate tax was going to be eliminated. At another...
Let's put this right out there: You don't have to be wealthy to need estate planning. You've got a home, cars, investment accounts, household goods, etc. The estate plan determines what will happen to these assets in the event of your untimely demise. And since we all...
Many probate issues can complicate life for beneficiaries and executors alike, but allegations that an executor has breached their fiduciary duties are very serious. Some of the time, these accusations are true and an executor did fail to respect his or her fiduciary...
FindLaw defines a guardian as "someone who makes legal decisions for another person, called a ward, who is unable to make those decisions on [his or her] own." Experts at have assisted many Massachusetts residents who, for reasons...
Many different legal matters may arise in probate court, leaving entire families unsure of what the outcome will be. However, guardianship proceedings can seem particularly complicated for those who may not be familiar with the process. However, establishing...
When a person in Massachusetts does not have the capacity to manage his or her own financial affairs, the court may appoint someone to be a conservator. According to the Massachusetts Guardianship Association, this cannot happen without an evaluation and...
