One of the changes the internet and computer age has brought about is a change in the types of assets individuals have. In today's world, many people have a fair amount of digital assets, such as digital photos, digital videos, social media accounts, digital...
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Probate & Estate Administration
Beneficiary designation oversights could impact asset class
Many types of assets are subject to going through the probate process when a person dies. However, not all are. Certain types of assets skip probate when a person dies. These assets are called non-probate assets.There are a variety of different types of non-probate...
Proper handling of estate debt important in estate administration
Estate administration involves many things. One is addressing debt that the deceased still held upon their death. When a person dies while they still hold debt, their estate generally is liable for the debt. There are a variety of different rules regarding the paying...
Baby boomers and their parents: who will struggle more?
For decades after World War II people thought very little about the influx of children into society. Called the baby boomer generation, these children were considered a symbol of America's triumph over oppression, reigning in a new era destined for greatness and...
Notice for informal probate in Massachusetts
There are many different requirements Massachusetts law has put in place when it comes to filing for probate for the estate of a deceased loved one. One such type of requirement is a notice requirement. Today, we will discuss the notice requirement for filing for...
How are informal and formal probate different?
Not all probated estates here in Massachusetts go through the same form of probate. This is because there are two different probate types in the state: informal probate and formal probate.Which type of probate an estate will go through depends on the specific...