Second-Marriage Couples Face Estate Planning Challenges
In today’s world it is not at all unusually to have a blended family. Blended families often face special challenges when it comes to estate planning. Those issues are best […]
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How will retiring and buying a second home affect my estate plan?
Middle-aged people musing on their futures often indulge in dreams of buying a second home that will serve as a vacation home now and a home base during retirement. But […]
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Loved Ones’ Inheritance from Divorce
According to the American Psychological Association, approximately 40 to 50 percent of first marriages, and 60 to 67 percent of second marriages, end in divorce. It is no wonder that […]
Read More“Irrevocable” Doesn’t Always Mean “Unchangeable”
For starters, a revocable trust is a changeable, amendable, revocable document. The opposite is not true: It is not true that all irrevocable trusts cannot be changed. This article seeks […]
Read MoreWhen Calling an Estate Planning Attorney Becomes Urgent
We’re all aware that it is better to begin projects during a period of calm rather than turmoil when decisions can be made thoughtfully and without pressure. Nonetheless, there are […]
Read More3 Tips for Estate Planning During a Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has been a wakeup call for everyone. Many residents of Southeastern Massachusetts have seen their financial security disrupted. Others have realized that they are not prepared for […]
Read MoreHow to Choose a Personal Representative in Massachusetts
Choosing your personal representative or executor in Massachusetts is extremely important. A personal representative is a person you name in your will who will become responsible for managing your estate […]
Read MoreSome Ex-Spouses Can Receive Social Security Spousal Benefits
Benefits are available to ex-spouses, under certain circumstances. As retirement approaches and Social Security benefits become available, it is important for divorced people to be particularly aware of their entitlement […]
Read MoreAge Gap Can Create Estate Planning Challenge
Open and honest communication can be the key to a good estate plan. Most married couples have a small age difference. However, for those who don’t, it is possible that […]
Read MoreEstate Planning for the LGBTQ+ Community
By Attorney Rebecca Spinner, Esq. In 2015, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in the landmark case, Obergefell v. Hodges, legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states. In […]
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