News & Notes
What is a Trust?
Answer: A trust is a fiduciary arrangement that allows a third party (a trustee) to hold assets on behalf of a beneficiaries. Benefits of trusts include: ...
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What are some of the most common Estate Planning mistakes?
Answer: Many people make the same mistakes when it comes to estate planning: Not Planning: Although estate planning can be a process, it is necessary and critical ...
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What is my estate?
Your estate consists of all property owned at death before it is distributed by Will, Trust, or intestacy laws. An estate may contain both real property ...
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Should I hire an Attorney to help me draft a will, or can I do it myself?
Answer: We don’t recommend doing it yourself here’s why… Whether or not you need an Estate Planning Attorney to help you draft a Will generally ...
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When Should I Review My Estate Plan?
Answer: You should review your estate plan at least every three years. If you’ve created your estate plan, you have the peace of mind of knowing ...
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Do my adult children need Healthcare Proxies and Durable Powers of Attorney?
Answer: Yes!!! These two estate planning documents are essential for younger people, too. Without them, in Massachusetts, as well as in most states, once a child turns ...
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