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 …
This month we will continue the discussion regarding our professional experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. In my previous post, I addressed how our attorneys have continued working with clients to prepare and execute estate plans. While our attorneys have …
As Tiffany mentioned in her introductory post, during the summer months we will be addressing our recent professional experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Private Client Group has remained busy during these unprecedented times. From the estate planning side, …
We have all heard the “fact” that 50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. While that “fact” may be fiction, and the actual divorce rate is seemingly less, the reality is that more marriages do end in …
After being married to your spouse for over twenty-five years, things have become a bit rocky in your relationship. You and your spouse have two adult children and have decided, at least for now, to remain married. However, you have …
This is a continuation of my previous blog post providing a comprehensive discussion of the probate process. We previously addressed information the attorney for a decedent’s estate will require in order to complete the probate forms and facilitate the process …
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 …
The termination of a marriage by divorce can be devastating. While some may breathe a sigh of relief once the divorce decree is issued, others may mourn what they consider to be a tremendous loss. Regardless of how someone approaches …
Editors’ Note: Starting in March, Beyond the Will will focus on one broad topic each month. Each week, a different author will post a new insight on the matter. Our posts in March will investigate the grounds for challenging a …
This post continues the discussion of the general probate process. My most recent post addressed notice to interested parties in connection with probating a will and/or obtaining the appointment of a personal representative of a decedent’s estate.