For many people, estate planning is motivated by a desire to take care of dependents, such as a spouse or children, in the case of an untimely death. For this reason, young, single people may not think of estate planning as a priority. However, there are many reasons...
While it is impossible to predict what will happen in the future, there are certain steps you can take that will allow you to have control over certain matters. Through estate planning, you can decide what will happen with your personal property and other financial...
Your estate planning needs are unique to your individual situation, including your objectives, the size of your estate and the needs of your beneficiaries. Your plans should reflect what you require for security now and in the future, and this may mean ensuring your...
Maryland estate executors have a serious responsibility before them, often managing a great deal of wealth and being responsible to many people. This can present some risk, both legally or financially, if the executor fails to fulfill his or her duties appropriately....
You may have specific goals for what happens to your estate after you pass, and that may include leaving money to your grandchildren. This is an objective for many Massachusetts grandparents, and through thoughtful estate planning, you can accomplish this goal. You...
When two people get married, their lives become more intermingled. Conversations about finances, plans and goals are a critical part of many partnerships. Estate planning is certainly among the issues worth going through for a newly married couple. Here are three...
When they are just starting out, many young professionals do not consider estate planning as something they need to do, at least not right away. Many young professionals typically have limited assets, and their young age means they likely are not considering what will...
Parents of special needs children have unique considerations when estate planning. Depending on the extent of the child’s needs, arrangements for their long-term care, housing and financial well-being should be considered as part of the estate planning process. Here...
If you have put off making your estate plan, it could be because you are among the many in Massachusetts who still believe one or more of the prevalent myths about the process and purpose of estate planning. Unfortunately, many who shrug off the necessity of having an...
Many Massachusetts residents suffer incapacitation at some point in life, whether through age, illness or accident. When that happens, they are not in a position to make medical decisions for themselves, so the courts may need to decide what medical treatments they...
