For young adults, the inevitable is typically not at the forefront when it comes to making future plans, precluding many from giving any thought to what may happen to their assets on death. In reality, all young adults should have …
Estate planning offers are everywhere – on television, on the internet, through phone solicitations, and even through in-person presentations (albeit less so with the COVID-19 pandemic). So how do you ensure that your intentions are captured in your estate planning …
To best enjoy this post, please be sure to first read A Family History of the Austens.
My colleague Hether Cahill previously discussed the use of a disclaimer exercised by a conservator for a single transaction. As Hether mentioned, …
To best enjoy this post, please be sure to first read A Family History of the Austens.
Administering an estate can be time consuming, complicated and overwhelming, particularly when there are different types of assets involved. Additionally, estate administration …
Welcome to the story of the Austens — made-up people with a wild accumulation of fictional (but factual) circumstances that raise all kinds of probate and fiduciary litigation issues. What potential problems do you spot here? What are the arguments …
To best enjoy this post, please be sure to first read A Family History of the Smiths & Alexanders.
We welcome the New Year by continuing the saga of the Smith and Alexander families. Like the Smiths and Alexanders, …
To best enjoy this post, please be sure to first read A Family History of the Smiths & Alexanders.
The saga of the Smith and Alexander families continues with a discussion of powers of appointment and the implications of …
To best enjoy this post, please be sure to first read A Family History of the Smiths & Alexanders.
As Tiffany mentioned in her introductory post, during the next few months, we will be dissecting important issues presented …
My colleague, Hether Cahill, previously addressed the relationship between a guardianship and health care proxy and a conservatorship and durable power of attorney. The purpose of this blog is to further explore the use of health care proxies and durable …
Navigating governmental entitlement programs in Massachusetts can be confusing and overwhelming. In order to receive government assistance such as Medicaid (MassHealth) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), income and asset limitations are imposed on a disabled individual. So how can a …