October is National Estate Planning Month, a time dedicated to helping families understand one of...
Michelle D. Beneski, Esq., Managing Partner
Michelle is a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation (CELA)
and has her LLM in Taxation.
When someone we love passes away, the emotional impact is immediate and profound. Yet, almost in the same breath, families are...
The Costly Misunderstanding That Catches Thousands of Families by Surprise
By Erin L. Nunes, Esq., Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney
Imagine this.
Your mother suffers a stroke and spends several days in the hospital. After her discharge, she is transferred to a...
When a parent remarries later in life, particularly when both spouses are widowed and have children from prior relationships, estate planning becomes less about documents and more about balancing competing goals. The challenge is rarely a lack of love or good...
You can revoke a power of attorney in Massachusetts by putting the revocation in writing and notifying your agent and others who may rely on the document. Simply deciding that you no longer want the power of attorney in effect may not prevent your agent or a third party from continuing to...
Let’s be real — no one gets excited about estate planning. But taking the time to get your documents in order? That’s a power move. It’s not just about paperwork — it’s about peace of mind.
That’s where our SBN team shines. With offices across Massachusetts, including Plymouth, Hyannis, New Bedford, and Easton, we make estate planning...
Senior Associate Attorney Rebecca S. Spinner was also recognized as Best Estate Planning Attorney.
Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes, P.C. has been named Best Law Firm in the South Coast Community Choice Awards, while Senior Associate Attorney Rebecca S. Spinner received individual recognition as Best Estate Planning Attorney.
A Message from an Aging Parent
By Erin L. Nunes, Esq.
As an elder law attorney, I frequently sit across the table from aging parents who are trying to do right by their families. Again and again, I hear a familiar heartbreak: parents worry that their...
Closing an estate in Massachusetts means completing the legal and financial responsibilities of estate administration before the personal representative's duties come to an end. Depending on the estate, that may include paying debts, distributing assets, filing required tax returns, and completing the probate process.
If you have been named...
By Erin L. Nunes, Esq.
When people think about estate planning, they often assume that signing legal documents is enough to ensure their wishes will be respected. As an elder law attorney, I can help clients prepare important legal documents such as Health Care Proxies, Powers of Attorney, Trusts,...
