An executor (known as a “personal representative” in Massachusetts) is named in the Last Will and Testament, and that person is responsible for managing the
Married couples have certain legal rights that unmarried couples don’t have. In Massachusetts, if you’re married and you pass away without having done any estate
The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University estimates that between 2015 and 2035, the number of people over the age of 75 who
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 you’re doing your estate planning, one important item to think about is at what age your children should receive the money and property you’ve
Concerns about inherited wealth can be found among many parents (wealthy and otherwise) who wrestle with whether or not bestowing wealth upon their children or
A health care proxy, also known as a “health care surrogate” or “medical power of attorney,” allows you to designate another person, known as an
If you leave money or assets to a child under the age of 18 in a will but have not named a guardian for the
I just read an article online about an 81-year-old woman who tried to protect her life savings from a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) she
Family trusts are designed to protect your assets and benefit your family members beyond your lifetime. A family trust, also known as a revocable living
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