If you are an unmarried couple residing in Southeastern Massachusetts or Cape Cod, contact Surprenant & Beneski, P.C. for an informative, personalized consultation. Our estate planning law practice is open to all and our skilled attorneys are eager to help you plan for the future.
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Choosing the right estate planning attorney means finding someone you trust to protect your assets, support your family’s goals, and provide guidance through important life changes. The process involves researching credentials, reviewing client feedback, and ensuring the attorney’s focus aligns with your needs. From assessing qualifications to building long-term rapport, these steps...
Now that nearly everyone is using the internet, it may look as though creating a will is an easy do-it-yourself project. Think again. There are multiple reasons that you need the services of a trustworthy estate attorney to draft your will. Don’t let your last words be guided by the artificial intelligence...
What do you do if you are ready to move but your current home hasn’t sold yet? A property that is unoccupied is at risk for a break-in,...
Estate planning needs often arise around pivotal life moments. Marriage, the birth of a child, divorce and death of a loved one tend to bring about a need for making new plans or updating a plan that was previously in...
Your parents have no doubt had difficult conversations with you over the years. Talks about academic or social problems, conversations about your unacceptable behavior, discussions about dating and sex. Now, as you see them aging, if they are not preparing for the future, it’s your turn to bring up the challenging topic...
Within the larger subject of estate planning is the concept of elder law. Essentially, elder law is estate planning that deals with issues more common amongst the senior population. Because they regularly address these issues, elder law attorneys are not...
Planning for the future during an economic boom is fun. Optimism and joyful speculation give your estate plan a rosy glow, and it may seem the sky’s the limit. Nonetheless, there is much to be said for the realistic, protective mindset that accompanies estate planning during an economic downturn. In either case,...
As part of our family, pets typically get their needs well met and receive an enormous amount of care and affection. Unlike children, however, they do not grow up and become independent. For this reason, we remain concerned about their well-being for as long as they live and sometimes worry about how...
Qualifying for Medicaid in Massachusetts requires passing strict financial eligibility tests. One of the most important steps in this process is understanding which assets are exempt (not counted) and which are countable (at risk of being spent down). Knowing the difference can help you and your family protect property while still getting...
