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...
Estate Planning
Why you need a health care proxy
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...
7 questions for evaluating your estate plan
If you have already taken steps to create a comprehensive estate plan, congratulations. You are among the very few in Massachusetts and beyond who have protected their loved ones with this process. For certain, it is not always easy to write a will, establish a trust...
When’s the last time you reviewed your estate plan?
Many Massachusetts residents refuse to put estate plans together until they reach their retirement years, but not you. You created an estate plan early because you wanted to make sure you, your family and your assets were protected should the unthinkable happen. While...
How may a will or a trust provide for my surviving children?
A will instructs the probate court on how to distribute your assets and property to your beneficiaries. Your named executor oversees the transfer of your property's ownership; he or she also has responsibility for settling your debts and taxes. As noted by Kiplinger...
What is a simple will?
The majority of Americans do not have an estate plan in place for when they die. Many younger Americans believe that they can put off estate planning until they retire. The reality is that the unexpected can happen at any time, and it is best to prepare. If you are...
How can you choose the right executor for your estate?
As you create your estate plan, you have a lot of important decisions to make. One of the most important decisions that you have to make is the decision to choose an executor. The executor is similar to the voice of your estate. According to Farm Bureau Financial...
3 important components of an estate plan
Your estate plan is the one way you have to take care of the people you love after your death. Because of this, you want to ensure you get it right, and we understand that need at the Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC. We want to help you make sure you include...
What happens if I die without a will?
If you think you do not need a Last Will and Testament because you are “too young” or “too poor,” you may want to rethink that idea. Even if you are just beginning your career and have not yet accumulated a lot of wealth, you undoubtedly own at least a few things...
When should you update your estate plan?
Massachusetts residents like you work hard on your estate in life. You spend time and care crafting your estate plan so your executor can handle your matters after your death. But creating an estate plan is not where your estate planning ends. Your life is different...
