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...
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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...
Why estate planning is critical for every adult
One reason why Massachusetts adults should consider planning for the future is the financial security this planning process should provide. Estate planning allows an adult to plan what will happen to his or her assets in the future and make other decisions that...
Estate planning mistakes can be costly for Massachusetts family
Having an estate plan is an important step for every Massachusetts adult, regardless of income, age and health status. Even with a plan, certain mistakes and missteps can cause significant complications for a family when trying to settle an estate. When walking...
How will the SECURE Act affect your estate planning goals?
You have worked hard throughout your life and now have significant assets, including real property, a stock portfolio and retirement accounts.Following your demise, your estate planning goals include the distribution of the funds in your IRA to your sister. Will...
Guardianship case highlights need for advance planning
There are times in a person's life when he or she may no longer be able to make personal choices. Perhaps that person doesn't have family able or living nearby to care for him or her. In this instance, a Massachusetts court may appoint someone to be that person's...
Estate planning topics to consider after becoming a parent
Parents in Massachusetts and elsewhere who have recently welcomed a child into the family may feel it essential to take all possible measures to protect his or her future. With a variety of topics to address and a list of new responsibilities to handle, knowing the...
Estate planning is crucial at every stage of life
Thinking about the future is not always easy. Most younger and healthy adults don't give a lot of thought to what will happen if they pass away unexpectedly, but in reality, estate planning is important at every stage of life. From young college students to older...
Check your estate plan for these 3 common mistakes
It can be uncomfortable to think about death. Still, whether you have considerable assets or just a few, you likely want to have some control over what happens to your wealth. You also want to be sure that your family members, friends and health care professionals...