Estate planning is vital for people who want to make sure their assets are managed and distributed based on their wishes. Trusts play a very
What is a Revocable Trust? A revocable trust is one of the estate planning tools that can help you give directives for how you would
Important Facts About a Durable Power of Attorney A durable power of attorney is a powerful legal tool gives someone you trust the legal authority
Do You Have a Disabled or Special Needs Loved One? If a member of your family is disabled or has special needs, you can establish
In Massachusetts, we often refer to Medicaid as MassHealth. MassHealth pays for the health care for Massachusetts residents who have limited income and resources. Our
So, what happens if someone doesn’t have an incapacity plan in place but becomes unable to make decisions for themself? You’ve probably heard that comedian
Sometimes an older adult puts their adult child on their bank account. The rationale for this is that the adult child can assist the parent
We previously wrote an article about the Massachusetts estate tax exemption increasing from $1M (million) to $2M for people dying on or after January 1,
When a Massachusetts resident dies, the Massachusetts estate tax may come into play on that person’s estate. It’s basically a transfer tax on the entire
One part of creating an estate plan is to determine who will receive your assets when you pass away. A beneficiary is a person, charity,
