Young adults may feel a temptation to put off planning for things like what would happen upon their incapacity or death. After all, a young adult will have plenty of years ahead of them to tackle these planning issues, right?Tragically, the answer to this is sometimes...
There are many worries a person may have in relation to their family. One thing in particular they may be worried about is what will happen with their family when they pass away. Thus, a question many may have is: what can I do to help ensure there will be proper...
Oftentimes, the main purpose of estate planning is to maximize the value of your estate for your heirs. However, the process serves other important purposes as well, including taking away uncertainty and leaving a lasting presence on those you love.That’s why in...
One of the decisions that will generally come before a person when they are getting their estate plan in place is how much in assets to leave to their various loved ones. There are many different concerns a person may have when it comes to the issue of how much to...
When it comes to their estate planning, an elderly individual may have a great many different goals. Wills can be a very useful estate planning tool when it comes to quite a few different types of estate planning goals. However, there are some estate planning goals...
Sometimes, after having previously made a will, a person will make a new will. A question a person may have in such a situation is: What effect does the new will have on the old will? Here in Massachusetts, there are multiple rules state law has addressing this...
A person generally has quite a bit on their mind following a divorce. Thus, they may be tempted to not give much thought to estate planning during this often-stressful time. However, estate planning can be a very important thing to address after a divorce.When a...
For many people today, their Facebook page and their other social media pages play a significant part in the way they project themselves to the world. Thus, it makes sense that one thing individuals may have very strong thoughts about is what will happen with their...
One thing a person may wonder when it comes to estate planning is: Are there any limitations on who can form a will? According to Massachusetts law, there are only two such limitations. One is that individuals under the age of 18 cannot form a will. Thus, you must be...
One of the things that generally needs to happen for a Massachusetts will to be valid is for the will to meet the state's witness requirement. To meet the state’s witness requirement, the signing of the will or an acknowledgment of the will/signature must be...