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USA Today Article: Don’t leave grieving relatives searching for your passwords

Posted on December 3, 2020

Here's how to organize your digital life before you die

There was a time when you didn’t worry much about your email account, or the website you bought years ago, or your usernames and passwords for various financial and other accounts.

But now you do....

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Kiplinger Article: Should I Start Gifting Money (or Even My House) to My Kids?

Posted on December 3, 2020

As for giving away your money while you’re still alive to see it go to the ones you love, there are pros and cons to think about. But when it comes to your house, giving that away is probably a really bad idea.

When thinking about estate planning,...

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AgingCare Article: Tips for Reducing Loneliness in Elders During the Holidays

Posted on December 3, 2020

By: Carol Bradley Bursack, Minding Our Elders  

This holiday season will look quite different from previous years. With more seniors forced to celebrate the holidays alone, learn how to help an elderly loved one feel your love from afar.

There is a lot of pressure on people...

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#GivingTuesday

Posted on November 30, 2020

Alzheimer's Association (508) 1-800-272-3900 www.alz.org

Alzheimer's Family Support Center (508) 896-5170 www.alzheimerscapecod.org

Bristol Elders (508) 675-2101 www.bristolelder.org

Catholic Social Services NB 508-997-7337, Hyannis 508-771-6771, or FR 508-674-4681 www.cssdioc.org

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Is There a Downside to Being an Executor in Massachusetts?

Posted on November 30, 2020

Perhaps someone has approached you to be his or her personal representative (aka executor), or perhaps you have been named earlier by someone who recently passed away. Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed or confused? If so, you are hardly alone. The best step to take if you find yourself in this...

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Estate Planning Tips Concerning a Health Care Proxy

Posted on November 30, 2020

A health care proxy is a legal document in which you appoint another person to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so. Although it may be hard to conceive of not being able to participate in your own health care decisions, such situations are by no means...

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Common Estate Planning Mistakes

Posted on November 30, 2020

Estate planning mistakes are all too common. The best way of avoiding them is to engage the services of a highly qualified estate planning attorney. If you live in Southeastern Massachusetts or Cape Cod, Surprenant & Beneski, P.C. has several talented attorneys well-prepared to assist you. Each of us is adept...

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How Can I Create a Charitable Foundation in Massachusetts?

Posted on November 30, 2020

Like many, you may make generous charitable contributions each year. But what if you want to establish a charitable foundation? Though it may seem to be a complicated undertaking, it may be one of the most fulfilling actions you ever take. 

For most people, establishing a charitable foundation is...

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At Surprenant & Beneski, You Get the Best of the Team Approach

Posted on November 23, 2020

Article appears as it was written CapeCod.com

Consulting an attorney may seem like a daunting move that comes with many questions. Who do you consult? How do you know you’re getting the best advice? Who should you trust?

The team approach at Surprenant & Beneski,...

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AgingCare Article: How to Handle Social Security Benefits When a Senior Dies

Posted on November 18, 2020

One aspect of managing a loved one’s final affairs that most people aren’t familiar with is how to handle their last Social Security retirement benefits check. Surviving family members often incorrectly assume that the estate is entitled to keep the beneficiary’s final payment or that it can be spent on things like...

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        • Irrevocable Trusts vs. Revocable Trusts
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    • Estate Planning
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      • Foundational Estate Planning Documents
        • Living Wills
        • Kids Protection Plan
        • Powers of Attorney
        • Irrevocable Trusts vs. Revocable Trusts
      • The Difference Between Executor, Trustee & Guardian
      • Naming a Guardian for Your Child
      • SECURE Act & Estate Planning
      • Virtual Estate Planning
    • Probate
    • Trust Administration
    • Elder Law
      • Elder Law Overview
      • Medicaid Planning
      • Care Planning Questions
      • Long Term Care Planning
      • Planning For Myself
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      • How To Assess the Situation with Your Senior Relative
      • Reasons to Hire a Certified Elder Law Attorney
      • Reasons to Hire a MassHealth Planning Attorney
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    • Charitable Planning
    • Business Succession Planning
      • CARES Act
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  • About Us
    • About Us Overview
    • Our Process
    • COVID-19 Office Precautions
    • Daniel Surprenant, Esq., CELA
    • Michelle Beneski, Esq., CELA, LLM Taxation
    • Erin L. Nunes, Esq.
    • Robert Surprenant, Esq.
    • Support Staff
      • Ashley Algarvio
      • Jillian Valentin
      • Silvia Sales
      • Fiorella Vance
      • Melinda Santos
      • Christa Silvieus
      • Karen Leary
      • Penny Berryman
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      • A Guide To Estate Planning For Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s/Dementia
      • A Guide To Incapacity Planning
  • New Clients
    • The Value of Our Services
    • What To Expect When Working With Us
    • Becoming a Client
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