Family members have a heavy burden to carry after someone dies. Whether it is an unexpected passing early in someone's life due to illness or the loss of an elder family member, there are many personal and practical challenges that follow the loss of a loved one....
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5 common estate planning errors testators make
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...
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...
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...
Why financial planners and lawyers should work together
A good estate plan takes into considerations all aspects of a person’s life, from their current assets to their financial outlook in the future. For this reason, it’s important for financial planners and lawyers to work together and build professional relationships...
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...