While both of these terms are used to refer to a person who receives property from a loved one who has passed away (a decedent),
When your estate plan is complete, there’s still one more step you need to take. It’s important that you make sure the people you name
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that designates an agent (attorney-in-fact), most often a loved one, to act on another’s behalf in
As human beings, we plan for lots of things. We pack suitcases and make airline reservations for vacations; we choose a location, food, and formal
A Last Will and Testament is a legal document by which a person, the testator, expresses their wishes as to how their property is to
A trust is a legal document that can take legal title to your assets, like investments, bank accounts, real estate, vehicles, and valuable personal property.
No matter what stage of life you’re in—young or old, married or single—having an estate plan is the best way to protect yourself, your family,
As some Massachusetts residents get older, they choose to avoid the cold New England weather and reside in a warmer climate during part of the
When a loved one passes away and has left a will, their estate must go through a court-managed proceeding called probate where the will is
People often equate talking about estate planning with the thought of death, which leads to an uncomfortable conversation on the subject. You can approach the
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