Estate plans are most efficient when they contain all the necessary documents pertaining to a person's particular situation. Some Massachusetts residents might find that including trusts in a comprehensive estate plan could be worth their while. The first order of...
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Can I modify a trust after it has been created?
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Sep 4, 2020 | Trusts
When going through the estate planning process, the hope is to set something up that will not only offer the protections one desires but will also stand the test of time. For many Massachusetts residents, setting up a trust is the way to meet these goals. However,...
Seeing the possibilities of blind trusts
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Jul 6, 2020 | Trusts
There are many things people can do to effectively manage their money. Some Massachusetts residents may be wondering how trusts can be beneficial to them in the estate planning process. Those looking to have better control over their financial portfolios -- which can...
Trusts can be an important estate planning tool
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Jun 3, 2020 | Trusts
When a person passes away, loved ones left behind will look at his or her will and other estate planning documents to determine what to do with assets and personal property. Having a plan is important, but a simple will may not be enough for a Massachusetts adult who...
Equal love need not equal identical trusts
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Jan 28, 2020 | Trusts
Parents who have multiple children will vow that they love all of their children equally. While one may love children equally, it does not necessarily mean that they have to be provided for equally in one's estate plan in Massachusetts. Just as children have different...
Don’t believe what movies say about trusts
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Dec 23, 2019 | Trusts
Movies and TV shows like to vilify characters with trust funds, portraying them as spoiled, entitled and averse to any kind of hard work. This repeated characterization has helped shape society's view of trusts. Most people think that trusts are only useful to the...
Trusts and how they can aid estate planning
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Oct 15, 2019 | Trusts
The language of estate planning can be confusing to some and can serve as a deterrent to putting a plan in place in Massachusetts. This need not be the case. Two terms that are tossed about a lot in the estate planning world are wills and trusts. Both can be very...
Do you have a pet trust?
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Oct 4, 2019 | Trusts
While you may use your will to provide for your heirs by distributing your assets among them, Massachusetts law does not allow you to leave money to your pets as a gift. However, you may still ensure that there are resources to care for your pets by creating a trust....
Can I put out-of-state property in a Massachusetts will?
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Jul 26, 2019 | Trusts
If your family is from a state other than Massachusetts, or if you simply like to get away from it all every once in a while, you may have out-of-state real estate in the form of a vacation property, condo, timeshares and so on. These and other types of out-of-state...
Setting up a trust as a business owner
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Apr 21, 2019 | Trusts
There are a number of advantages when it comes to trust, and this is especially true for those who own a business. Whether you run a large corporation or a smaller local business, you may benefit from a trust in many ways. For example, a trust can help ensure that...
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