As estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts, we understand that planning for the future involves addressing some challenging questions. One such question is how to manage the potentially high costs of nursing home care. It's a concern for many as they age, and rightfully so. In this blog, we'll delve into effective...
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Start the New Year by Securing Your Future — Take the First Steps to Creating a Strong Estate Plan
As the New Year begins, it's time to think about securing your future and that of your loved ones. Creating an estate plan can be a vital step in ensuring that your wishes are honored and your assets are distributed according to your wishes. If you live in Southeastern Massachusetts, the accomplished...
New Years is a Perfect Time for Estate Planning
The new year is a great time to reflect on your life and make plans for the future. This includes planning for your estate and your legal needs. Estate planning is the process of creating a plan for what happens to your assets and property after you die. Elder law is the...
Choosing the Right Trustee for Your Special Needs Trust
At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., our estate planning attorneys know that if someone you love has special needs, you also face special challenges. Our practice has extensive experience helping clients like you assist close family members in their struggles to lead productive, secure, and fulfilling lives. One of the estate planning...
Family Gatherings: An Opportunity to Review Your Estate Plan With Family
At Surprenant & Beneski, we are aware that during the recent holiday season, families across Southeastern Massachusetts came together to celebrate, share stories, and create memories. These gatherings also presented a unique opportunity for some families to discuss important family matters, such as estate planning.
All family gatherings,...
Estate Planning for Snowbirds: What To Consider
For many individuals and couples, the ideal retirement includes two homes — one in their original northern state, familiar and cozy, and one in a warm southern clime in which to relax and avoid the chill and inconvenience of a northern winter. Thus, they choose to become “snowbirds,” traveling back and forth...
Ask the Attorney: Should I Leave Everything to My Spouse? (Spoiler — Your Kids May Never Get It)
Estate planning is a critical process that ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. At Surprenant & Beneski, our estate planning attorneys are often asked whether it’s wise to leave everything to a spouse. Like estate planners everywhere, our clients throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, want to...
DIY Estate Planning: What Are the Risks?
Estate planning is a critical step in ensuring the well-being of your loved ones. It is also the surest means of securing your legacy. Like other significant steps you will take in your life, planning your estate requires the advice of those who have knowledge, expertise, and experience in this particular area....
How to Prepare for Older Out-of-Town Guests
There is no greater joy than seeing generations gathered together for the holidays. It does take some thoughtful planning and coordinating, however. If you are having your aging parents or grandparents staying with you, be sure to prep your house for someone who is more advanced in age....
Caregiver Stress During the Holidays
The holidays can be a wonderful time of year, but they can also be stressful for caregivers. If you are a caregiver, it is important to take care of yourself during this time. Here are some tips:
Let go of perfection. The holidays don't have to be perfect to...