Careful advance planning allows people to dictate what happens to their property when they die and to mitigate the fallout of an untimely passing for their family. What each individual requires from their estate plan is different, but there are certain standards and...
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What estate planning concerns are crucial as retirement nears?
It is common practice for younger professionals to create estate plans after they get married, have children or buy a home. Some people put off estate planning until they start thinking about retirement. Others who already have documents in place will want to start...
4 common estate planning mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Now that you’re in your 30s or 40s, you’re at a point where you have a good number of assets, a family to protect and more on your plate. You have a good job, and you just want to make sure that your family is protected should anything go wrong. Now is a good time to...
Heading into retirement? Here are 5 things to consider about estate planning
You’re approaching retirement, so you want to be sure that you’re prepared for anything that could happen in the future. Now is a great time to look at your estate plan and to start going over your affairs. While you may not be planning on being incapacitated or...
Off to college: Estate planning for parents of students
Your child going off to college can be seen as the beginning of their adult life. It may seem like a strange time to think about the end of their life, but that is what you must do if you want to protect them from the unpredictable issues that may arise when they...
Estate Planning
Now Is The Time To Prepare For The Future With An Estate Plan Most people delay putting together an estate plan. The prevailing notion is that there will always be time for that, or perhaps it's better to wait until you have amassed more wealth before putting together...
What does it mean to Die Intestate? #EstatePlanningAttorney
— , Real estate attorney: commercial real estate and residential real estate law in Boston and Massachusetts. Specialties include title insurance, real estate zoning and land use, real estate finance law, property legal services,...
Do I need to add a trust to my estate plan?
Some people only include one document in their estate plans. They use a simple will and nothing else. Wills are effective for naming beneficiaries for specific assets and appointing guardians for minor children. However, they certainly have their limitations. There...
Probate And Estate Administration
Legal Guidance Through The Estate Administration Process After a loved one passes, there are many challenges. In addition to mourning, most people have to navigate the complex and often emotionally difficult estate administration process. Grieving family members are...
What Is an Interest-Only Mortgage? An Affordable Home Loan, at Least at First
— , Real estate attorney: commercial real estate and residential real estate law in Boston and Massachusetts. Specialties include title insurance, real estate zoning and land use, real estate finance law, property legal services,...