Abatement of a will in Massachusetts is the process of reducing the dollar amount of certain gifts so that the estate can cover the promises it makes. This is somewhat common due to the fact that fortunes fluctuate. The original terms of a will may not apply to the...
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Month: September 2019
When is the best time to make estate plans?
Estate planning may sound like something only relevant to those who are in their later years of life or who have accumulated a lot of wealth. If you feel that neither applies to you yet, you may find yourself putting off estate planning until it seems more...
Is a will enough for your estate planning needs?
Many people in Massachusetts need more than a will. This basic document is meant to ensure that the property of a deceased person goes where intended. Whether you need to take other steps would depend on your family and financial situations.Many people start...
How do you prepare for Alzheimer’s?
Doctors still do not have a complete understanding of many diseases and conditions that lead to mental impairment. Until these situations are preventable or completely treatable, it makes sense to include the possibility in your estate planning documents. If you think...
Do you really need a will?
Like many Massachusetts residents, you may have a happy, unfussy life. It may include a spouse, children and possibly grandchildren in a simple familial situation. You may have uncomplicated financial assets and a home or even two. As a result of this straightforward...
Revoking a will in Massachusetts
Estate planning experts recommend that Wakefield residents create a will and other important estate instruments early on in their adult lives. Yet having said this, it is also recognized that much can change over the course of one's life, and that their desires and...