On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | Jul 30, 2020 | Estate Planning
The probate process in Massachusetts is designed to assist with matters involving the estate once someone passes. Whether currently writing your last will and testament or named as the executor of an estate, it is critical that you understand how the probate process...
On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | Jul 2, 2020 | Estate Planning
Your ultimate goal in estate planning is to optimize every strategy available to you to preserve assets to pass on to your beneficiaries in Franklin. Planning to avoid probate and settle outstanding liabilities can help in this regard, yet expenses such as estate tax...
On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | May 18, 2020 | Estate Planning
You may be in a situation where a parent is losing the mental capacity to make important financial decisions, but is still competent enough to handle such matters with just a little help. Should you name a designated power of attorney, or use a springing power of...
On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | Mar 20, 2020 | Estate Planning
It seems as if all your friends and family have gotten married or started a family. You, on the other hand, have no plans to wed or have children, a fact that may shock those closest to you. No matter your reasons for deciding to remain single, you may need to pair...
On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | Feb 5, 2020 | Estate Planning
Depending on your estate planning goals, establishing a trust could be an important step in your personal process. Trusts protect your assets and preserve your wealth for the next generation. With a trust, you establish an account with a trustee who holds assets on...
On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | Jan 31, 2020 | Estate Planning
You have started putting your estate plan together, but you find it hard to decide on a power of attorney. Your decision puts a single person in charge of your health and your finances should you ever become incapacitated. How do you decide who should have such...
On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | Dec 18, 2019 | Estate Planning
If you are like many Massachusetts residents, you may think that estate planning is only important for parents or elderly people ready to retire. However, creating a will is vital, even if you are a young person without a spouse, children or significant financial...
On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | Oct 23, 2019 | Estate Planning
Whether you have recently lost a close friend or family member or you are currently creating an estate plan, you may need an estate executor. Also referred to as an estate administrator, the executor of the estate plays a vital role in finalizing matters after one...
On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | Aug 21, 2019 | Estate Planning
Probate is the process of settling your estate through the Massachusetts court system. Although there is nothing inherently wrong with opting for a will and allowing your estate to go through probate, there may be benefits to sidestepping this process so that your...
On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | Jun 17, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
If you are one of the many people in Massachusetts who has been divorced or widowed and are now contemplating getting married again, you will want to take steps to ensure that you plan ahead for the rest of your life. This involves making choices about how your assets...
