The end of another year is approaching, and people often take time to contemplate the year that has passed and look forward and plan for the year to come. As the population of Massachusetts and the rest of the country continues to age, thoughts naturally turn to...
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Estate Planning
Estate planning and tax preparation go together
It is often said that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. Sadly, death does not preclude the need to pay taxes. In addition to the distribution of an estate according to the deceased's will or trust, taxes must be paid by the estate. If the deceased did...
Estate planning in today???s diverse family environment
The family dynamic in Massachusetts and elsewhere around the country is changing. This is particularly important to be aware of as people approach retirement age. In prior generations, the majority of people entering retirement and approaching old age relied, to some...
Estate planning and taxes for 2020
Another year is coming to an end in Massachusetts. With the beginning of 2020, certain parameters and maximums are changing regarding estate and gift taxes. Among these are new limits on estate and gift amounts. Both provide important tools for estate planning.The...
Estate planning is vital for families of all kinds
The makeup of a family has changed considerably over the years in Massachusetts and around the nation. As couples divorce and remarry, blended families have become more and more common where the makeup of a family can consist of half and stepsiblings. Estate planning,...
Estate planning can be a truly meaningful gift
People in Massachusetts lead very busy lives. Days seem to run together and another year can pass in the blink of an eye. Indeed, the end of the year is approaching and many people take the opportunity to review past accomplishments and plan for the new year. No one...
Priceless Gift of Estate Planning
Another year is winding down, and people in Massachusetts are beginning to think about the holidays and their gift lists. Also, as another year comes to an end and the holiday season approaches, people may begin contemplating the passing of time and their own...
5 qualities every healthcare proxy should have
Like many residents of the Boston area, you have enjoyed a healthy and active lifestyle. As you age, though, you may acquire a variety of chronic or other medical conditions. Eventually, you may become incapable of choosing the correct approach to your own...
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...
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...