With an estimated 40 million Americans 65 years or older, our nation is growing older, living longer, and we have fewer resources for long-term care. As we age, we often face a broad range of complex legal concerns. The importance of planning for one’s future needs is essential. What is Elder Law? An Elder Law...
A Living Trust, (more formally referred to as Revocable Living Trust or Revocable Trust) holds your assets in trust for your use and benefit during your lifetime; and it gives clear direction on how those assets will be distributed upon your death. One of the prime advantages of a Living Trust is that it can...
Most of us have heard of a bad experience another family had dividing up personal property after a parent died. Arguments and bitter feelings ensued when the adult children tried to figure out who should get Mom’s favorite pie plate, Dad’s trusty set of wrenches, or the painting over the fireplace. Neglecting to specify who-gets-what...
For many people, their house is their most treasured and valuable asset. Kids have been raised there, memories of a lifetime created, and it is only natural to want to pass the family home to the next generation and avoid probate. But is it a good idea to transfer the house to your child? The...
Probate is a time-consuming, tedious process that often tests the nerves of many family members. By Massachusetts statute, a probate case must be kept open for twelve months to allow creditors to file any claims against the estate and before final distributions should be made to the heirs. The good news is that not all...
In this webinar, which was recorded on May 14, 2020, Nurse Attorney Cathleen Summers and Attorney Phil Summers discuss the details of probate – how long the process takes, what’s involved, and why you want to avoid it now and at any time in the future. In order for you to easily access this information,...
It’s heartbreaking to comprehend losing a loved one; losing a loved one from complications of the COVID-19 virus can be even more difficult to bear. The swift and sudden onset and extreme contagiousness of the illness means patients are dying without loved ones by their side. These factors can make it especially challenging for those...
While we all hope for a happy and prosperous new year, scammers aren’t so generous of spirit. With the start of the new decade and new year, many of us commonly abbreviate the year 2020 as simply ’20. In the past, using an abbreviation for the year didn’t matter as much. Now, it could cause...
You have been a devoted daughter taking care of your father. You managed his finances, checked in on him regularly, and arranged for in-home services to make sure he was well taken care of during his last years. He said many times that he wanted everything to go to you and your sibling when he...
In estate planning, it can be very confusing understanding the terminology that is used to describe the important fiduciary roles. Have you heard the term personal representative? How’s that different from a Trustee? And what is the difference between a Guardian and Conservator? Here is a quick review of the labels or terms you should...
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