Helping People Age With Dignity And Peace Of Mind
People who are thinking about getting the documents together for their estate plans no doubt want to make sure what they have in place won't create bad feelings between family members. There is estate planning help for Massachusetts residents looking to keep peace in...
Sometimes, people need assistance making decisions or managing their property because they are incapable of doing so under the law. In Massachusetts, guardianships and conservatorships allow for personal representatives to be named for these people. What is the...
If you recently lost a loved one, the last thing you want to do while grieving your loss is to figure out how to close out his or her estate. However, it has to be done at some point -- sooner rather than later is best. The probate administration process can be...
When an adult is or becomes incapacitated, and he or she lacks a plan for who is to handle his or her affairs, the Massachusetts court system will likely place the individual in the care of a guardian. Who can be given guardianship of an incapacitated person? Many...
Designing an estate plan that meets all of one's wants and needs can be somewhat challenging. Wanting to get it right so that one is fully protected, assets go to the right people, and loved ones can avoid arguments and a lengthy probate process is certainly...
If a Massachusetts resident wishes to execute an estate plan, he or she must be of sound mind. Probate litigation often involves heirs or beneficiaries who contest a will based upon evidence of the diminished mental capacity of the estate owner. There are several...
There are times in a person's life when he or she may no longer be able to make personal choices. Perhaps that person doesn't have family able or living nearby to care for him or her. In this instance, a Massachusetts court may appoint someone to be that person's...
Creating an estate plan is becoming more widely recognized as a necessity as the consequences of not having one are made evident by several famous people who died without having a will or other documents in place. In addition to having an estate plan, a person may be...
Visiting the topic of death and what would happen to the well-being of your children if you and your spouse were to pass away can be a difficult discussion to have. However, despite the heaviness of the topic, it is critical that you consider who in Massachusetts...
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...
