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...
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Do you need a lawyer before closing on a house in Massachusetts?
All too often, those who would definitely benefit from official legal representation fail to get the support they require. People don't consider the lasting legal ramifications of any mistakes that they might make while navigating major life decisions, such as...
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...
Can real estate agents give their clients legal advice?
As a licensed real estate professional, you are a one-stop-shop for client advice. The people who hire you to list their properties or help them buy real estate will expect you to know everything from the timetable for closing to the approximate value of a property...
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...
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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...
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Your Partner In Real Estate Transactions Residential real estate for individuals and commercial real estate for corporations represent some of the most significant financial transactions that you will enter into in your life or the life of your business. To engage the...
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...
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...