For a lot of people, creating an estate plan (or making important revisions) can be tough for a number of reasons. In some instances, there are other difficulties which make the estate planning process more complex, such as conflict in the family. For example,...
Month: May 2019
3 myths about estate plans
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | May 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Everyone benefits from having an estate plan. It gives you relief as you think about distributing your assets and provides guidance for your heirs. But setting up documents regarding your finances and health can seem daunting. However, many things that make...
Terminal illness and estate planning
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | May 24, 2019 | Estate Planning
Some people set up an estate plan when they are in good health and are not aware of any major health concerns. However, others may decide to create a will or a trust when they discover that they have a terminal illness. Whether someone is diagnosed with late-stage...
Probating small estates
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | May 20, 2019 |
The probate process can indeed prove costly the longer it takes an estate case in Wakefield to be resolved. Yet the court does not want to see one' assets eaten up in probate, leaving nothing to settle a decedent's debts and liabilities or to pass on to their heirs....
Estate planning and post-traumatic stress disorder
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | May 18, 2019 | Estate Planning
Those who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may face many challenges in daily life. Whether someone has difficulty in the workplace or in their personal relationships, PTSD can be very difficult to deal with. Moreover, this can carry over into other...
Choose your guardian with care
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | May 10, 2019 |
When creating your Massachusetts estate plan, there are many factors to consider, from who gets the jewelry and car to setting up a trust for your minor children or grandchildren. However, establishing a legal guardian in the event you become incapacitated is...
What you should know about beneficiaries
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | May 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
It is completely natural to worry about what will become of your assets after you are gone. You spent your whole life working and saving so that you and your descendants could enjoy the fruits of that labor. You have every right to ensure it passes into the right...
Ademption explained
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | May 6, 2019 | Wills
There are a number of complexities that can be inherent with the estate planning process. One would think, however, that remembering exactly what properties and assets comprise one's estate in Wakefield might not be one of them. Yet people often draft their wills...
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