With trusts, there are many different options that are available and it is pivotal for those thinking about setting up a trust to find the path forward that they know will be most compatible with their unique circumstances. For example, you may be considering a...
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Understanding the purpose of a life insurance policy
For busy Massachusetts families, often the last thing on their mind is the importance of having a life insurance policy in place. However, this optional investment can make a significant difference in the financial and emotional stability and health of dependents and...
Can beneficiaries contest a trust?
When it comes to trusts, all sorts of issues can arise. Sometimes, problems can wreak havoc after the person who created the trust passes away. For example, a beneficiary might attempt to contest a trust in Massachusetts. There are a number of reasons why a...
What is the cy-pres doctrine?
When you are creating your estate plan in Massachusetts, you have many options to consider. You can use a simple will, a trust, or even a charitable trust to manage your assets after you are gone. It is important to know the specific rules that apply to each type of...
Can probate be avoided with a trust?
If you are approaching the process of estate planning, you may have a wide range of questions. However, finding answers and making sure that you pinpoint the course of action that will protect your estate properly is vital. From trusts to wills, you may have various...
The cy-pres doctrine may allow changes to your charitable trust
When you have spent your life in Massachusetts carefully managing your assets and planning for the future, you want to know that your intentions are carried out after your death. Setting up a trust to support a charity or charitable purpose should ensure that your...
State high court issues ruling in MassHealth case
Among the benefits qualifying individuals can receive from MassHealth is financial help with the costs related to nursing home care. Getting nursing home care they need can be of great importance to an elderly person’s overall health and well-being. However,...
Wanting an elderly loved one to keep living at home common
As an elderly individual gets older, one of the big issues that can come up is where they will live. This includes the big decision of whether they will continue to live at home or instead move into a senior care facility.A recent survey indicates that many adults...
Pet-related concerns in estate planning
Estate planning can be used to address a range of concerns elderly individuals have about the future. This includes concerns regarding their pets. A pet can be a very beloved companion. So, an elderly pet owner may care very much about putting protections in place to...
Seniors can face a range of different tactics from scammers
Unfortunately, seniors can find themselves the targets of fraud schemes by scammers. Fraud schemes vary greatly in their specifics and in the methods scammers use to try to get their elderly targets to give them money.A recent CBS Moneywatch article went over some of...