According to a recent study, 60 percent of Americans do not have an estate plan in place. As National Estate Planning Awareness Week approaches (the third week in October), the attorneys at Surprenant & Beneski, P.C. are committed to raising awareness of the need for everyone to have an estate plan.
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Estate Planning Awareness Week 2023
A Message from Michelle & Dan
This October 17-23, we celebrate National Estate Planning Awareness Week. This week is a time to raise awareness about the importance of estate planning and to encourage everyone to create a plan for their future.
Estate planning is not just...
Creating an Estate Plan: How to Protect Your Wealth and Prevent Hardship for Your Heirs
Written By: Attorney Erin L. Nunes, Partner
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Estate planning is the process of making arrangements for your assets when, and if, you become incapacitated, and after your death. It can help you ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, minimize estate taxes, protect your loved...
My Mom Has Dementia But Her Name Is Still on the Property Deed. How Can I Transfer the Deed Over to Me?
When dealing with a complex problem like the one this question raises, it is essential to have a trustworthy elder law attorney at your side. In Southeastern Massachusetts, contacting one of the skilled, compassionate elder law attorneys at Surprenant & Beneski, P.C. will provide you with the excellent the legal counsel you...
Estate Planning Strategies at 35 vs. 65
At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., we understand the importance of customizing estate plans to meet the needs and goals of each individual. We also know that estate planning evolves as life changes, so estate plans must be continually re-evaluated and updated. Your lifestyle and plans for the future change with significant...
Estate Planning: Don’t Leave An Electronic Mess
Most people begin to downsize as they get older, partly to make their homes more convenient and simpler to manage and partly to avoid leaving an overwhelming number of unusable items for their children to sift through after they’re gone. Many of these same people, however, forget that their home in cyberspace...
What Steps Should I Take as a Personal Representative After the Death of My Loved One?
Being a personal representative (executor) is a serious job. It is also a stressful one since you have to perform your duties while grieving and perhaps overwhelmed by loss. Engaging the services of a skilled estate planning attorney is essential. If you live in Southeastern Massachusetts, the law team at...
What Happens When Co-Trustees on a Trust Disagree?
Being a trustee is a serious responsibility. While having a co-trustee can mean having the skills and support of another individual as you complete the necessary tasks, when disagreements arise, being a trustee can become more challenging. If you are considering having co-trustees or are a co-trustee who wants to understand...
How Can I Protect My Home from MassHealth (Medicaid)?
Because almost 70 percent of the population will require long-term nursing care at some point, understanding Medicaid’s role in long-term care is essential. Long-term nursing care costs much more than the average patient can afford, so most people look for ways to maintain eligibility for these government benefits without giving up...
Long-Term Partnerships Require Special Planning
Today, it is common for couples, including those with children, to live together without getting married. If you are unmarried and living with a long-term partner, you should be aware of the importance of estate planning in both of your lives. In fact, planning for the future may be even more...