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There are certain cases where individuals may not follow the usual division of an estate. Those parties who are part of blended families, in particular, may embark upon unequal division of their estates.Parents of blended families who are estate...
If you are ready to begin your estate plan, you may be thinking about who to name as beneficiaries in your will, and how you can divide assets fairly. However, not everything goes in a will. At , our legal team assists people in identifying...
If you are considering whether or not to implement a life insurance policy into your estate plan, you are probably busy comparing the pros and cons of your decision. While your investment in a policy would undoubtedly provide a measure of financial security for your...
One important element to remember about estate planning is that it is rarely a singular process. Wakefield residents asked to serve as executors or personal representatives may be asked to continue to serve in (or return to) the roles over a period of months, years or...
A testamentary irrevocable trust is a trust that a representative creates after the grantor's death based on the terms of the grantor's will. Because the only person who can change the terms upon which the trust is created is the creator him or herself, the trust...
There is one subject that can put a damper on estate planning: the concept of taxes. Estate taxes vary significantly from one state to the next, so you need to be certain you understand what you need to do when you live in Massachusetts. As you plan your...
You have just started planning your estate and are working through one of the many steps of coordinating a well-rounded plan. One of the things you will need to arrange is guardianship of underage children that you may have. At ,...
Sometimes situations may arise for you, as a parent in Massachusetts, which prevent you from taking care of your child. When such circumstances arise, the court intervenes in order to place your child in the care of a competent guardian as long as is necessary,...
If you are like many people under the age of 40 in Massachusetts, you might think that a will or a trust is not something you need to think about at this point in your life. This belief is not actually wise or accurate for a couple of reasons. First, people can and do...
The holiday season is upon us, which means it is time for family gatherings. This is the perfect opportunity to discuss your estate plan with your family members. While it may not seem like the merriest issue to talk about, it can be beneficial for your whole...
