Some people who age will need to move into a nursing home for care. Not everyone has the financial backing for this, so many of them will rely on Medicaid and other programs to help them cover the cost of long-term care.One thing that some individuals might not...
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Can I help my parents preserve their assets?
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Sep 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
One major concern of adult children of elderly parents is that their parents' assets will all be drained in order to pay for the care and medical treatment they may later need. That's a legitimate concern for sure.But the good news is that there is a way to both...
Care for your loved ones who have special needs
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Aug 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Caring for a child who has special needs can invoke fear in parents. One of these fears is that there won't be anyone to care for the child if something happens to the parents. Some people don't understand that your child might need care even when they reach...
Disinheriting a homophobic family member
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Jul 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Because so many people in this country still have prejudices against those in the LGBT community, same-sex couples may have issues with certain family members inheriting any of their estate. Simply leaving someone out of a will may not be enough, as a family member...
The kind of trust you should establish depends on your goals
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Jun 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Chances are you have been busy either with your corporate responsibilities or in building a successful family business and you continue to accumulate assets.Perhaps you are not far from retirement and want to take a serious look at estate planning. Trusts are among...
How will your executor handle the issue of estate taxes?
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | May 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
The executor or personal representative you choose to administer your estate after your death will have many responsibilities.One of those is the payment of the estate taxes under Massachusetts law, but is payment required of every decedent’s estate? Meeting the...
How will the SECURE Act affect your estate planning goals?
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Apr 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
You have worked hard throughout your life and now have significant assets, including real property, a stock portfolio and retirement accounts.Following your demise, your estate planning goals include the distribution of the funds in your IRA to your sister. Will...
Check your estate plan for these 3 common mistakes
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Mar 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
It can be uncomfortable to think about death. Still, whether you have considerable assets or just a few, you likely want to have some control over what happens to your wealth. You also want to be sure that your family members, friends and health care professionals...
Less-common benefits of a special needs trust
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Feb 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
As a parent, you want to provide for your children. Of course, if your child has special needs, you likely face some challenges that other parents easily avoid. To be certain that your child has the financial support he or she needs to have a happy and...
When to consider a living trust
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Jan 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
As you age, it may become increasingly important for you to have a solid estate plan in place to benefit your loved ones. You have numerous options available to you in terms of how to create that estate plan, and each method of protecting your assets comes with its...
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