It's impossible to predict the future, but there are things a Massachusetts adult can do to make sure his or her long-term interests are secure. One of these things is thoughtful and thorough estate planning. Some assume this is not necessary because they are young or...
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Month: May 2020
How will your executor handle the issue of estate taxes?
The executor or personal representative you choose to administer your estate after your death will have many responsibilities.One of those is the payment of the estate taxes under Massachusetts law, but is payment required of every decedent’s estate? Meeting the...
Diagnosis of brain disease may necessitate estate planning steps
Certain illnesses can progress to a point where a patient is no longer able to make decisions independently or express wishes regarding health care. This is one reason why estate planning is especially important for those in the earlier stages of degenerative brain...
Probate litigation: Mental capacity issues
If a Massachusetts resident wishes to execute an estate plan, he or she must be of sound mind. Probate litigation often involves heirs or beneficiaries who contest a will based upon evidence of the diminished mental capacity of the estate owner. There are several...
There is no time like the present for estate planning
One of the many reasons why a Massachusetts adult may delay making plans for the future is lack of time. Estate planning is easy to set aside when busy, young and healthy. However, global events have many people at home and spending more time together, which makes it...