Those who want to minimize taxes on their estate plans should consider lifetime gifting. The time has never been better for Massachusetts residents to do so in their estate planning since the lifetime exemption for estates and gifts is at an all-time high...
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Side-stepping some common estate planning problems
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Oct 8, 2020 | Estate Planning
People thinking about writing a will or any other estate documents will want to make sure everything is in order for their heirs. Estate planning in Massachusetts should be comprehensive. In other words, an estate plan needs to ensure they have all the...
Building a financial emergency kit during estate planning
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Sep 17, 2020 | Estate Planning
It is always wise to be prepared for things that might not happen. When Massachusetts residents begin doing some estate planning, experts say they should also consider putting into place a financial emergency kit for their families, just in case. Those types of...
Estate planning, there is no time like the present
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Sep 10, 2020 | Estate Planning
The quote by Benjamin Franklin, "Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today," can apply to so many areas of your life. There are numerous things you know you should probably do but feel there is no urgency to do them. Estate planning is one of those things...
Keeping the family peace over estate planning decisions
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Jul 21, 2020 | Estate Planning
A peaceful family is a happy family. Massachusetts residents who are working on their estate plans likely know that estate planning could be a very emotional undertaking that could elicit strong opinions from family members -- especially siblings. There are ways to...
Family disputes shouldn’t be part of the estate planning process
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Jul 14, 2020 | Estate Planning
Massachusetts adults often put off thinking about the future because they assume they are too young or not wealthy enough to need any type of protection. As adults grow older and their children become adults, they may start to see the benefit of estate planning and...
Estate planning in the digital age
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Jun 22, 2020 | Estate Planning
The 21st century has opened a new can of worms regarding estate plans. Now on the estate planning menu for many Massachusetts residents are digital assets. Many things have been digitized and not everything everyone owns is in a hard copy format. Anything online that...
Estate planning tools for different life stages
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Jun 17, 2020 | Estate Planning
Massachusetts adults can benefit from making plans and looking to the future, regardless of age or income status. Estate planning is not something reserved only for the old and wealthy, but it is useful for individuals of all life stages. Having a plan in place will...
Estate planning documents include more than just a will
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Jun 9, 2020 | Estate Planning
There is one thing people can do before they pass on to make things easier on their loved ones. No Massachusetts resident likes to think about his or her own demise, but taking some time out to work on estate planning documents may provide some comfort in knowing...
The many benefits of estate planning at any stage of life
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | May 25, 2020 | Estate Planning
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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