When a loved one dies, their estate must go through probate in order to be distributed to their heirs. This process can be lengthy and expensive, and often leaves the family members fighting over who gets what. There are several ways to avoid probate in Massachusetts,...
What is probate and what does it involve? In Massachusetts, probate is the process of authenticating a will and distributing a deceased person’s assets. The probate court oversees the process and makes sure that the will is valid and that the deceased...
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about estate planning. But the truth is, it’s one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your loved ones. In this blog post, we will discuss what estate...
Every person can benefit from creating an estate plan. Such a plan can help you decide what will happen to your estate when you die, as well as who will be able to make financial decisions on your behalf if you are too ill to do so. Estate planning laws vary by...
One aspect of estate planning that may come up as you work with a trusted attorney is the idea of a pooled trust. You may be wondering What is a Pooled Trust and how will it impact or affect you? Here you can learn the purpose of a pooled trust and if it’s the right...
