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It always seems to go by too quickly, though.
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~ Team S&B
Estate Planning Blog – Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes
Grief and the Holidays
After losing a loved one, many often dread celebrating the holidays. Here are some tips to help those suffering to cope with the feelings of loss during the holidays.
Be Patient – Be patient with yourself. That first year of holidays without a loved one is particularly hard. It...
VRNS Article: Tips to prevent holiday stress and depression
The holidays can be a time of stress, fatigue and anxiety for many. Try these tips to prevent stress and depression, especially if the holidays have taken an emotional toll on you in previous years.
- Acknowledge your feeling. Be aware of how you feel and what is triggering your feelings.
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- Acknowledge your feeling. Be aware of how you feel and what is triggering your feelings.
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Bayada Article: The Best Gifts for Seniors
By Barbra London, MSW, LCSW, LNHA
As if gift shopping for the holidays wasn’t already stressful enough, COVID-19 has kicked it up a notch (or two). Warnings seem to come out daily about ordinary items that are in short supply, from everyday necessities to cars, electronics, toys, and housewares. For...
Keystone Place Article: Long-term Care Insurance (LTCI)
If you own long-term care insurance (LTCI) or are thinking about purchasing coverage it is important to understand how the policy works and what it covers. Adult children should also be familiar with the details of their parents’ coverage because they will likely be involved with coordinating LTCI benefits when the time...
When a Loved One Dies
After a loved one dies, there are many issues which need to be addressed to wrap up the person’s legal and financial affairs. The following is a checklist of issues to consider:
The funeral home should take care of providing you with certified copies of the death certificate. The...
Bayada Article: Preventing Caregiver Stress Around the Holidays
The holidays are known for being a special time for family get-togethers to reconnect with loved ones and old friends. Many family caregivers, however, struggle between the lofty notion of bygone holidays recreated and the current reality of whether this is really in the best interest of their aging parent(s) – or frankly,...
Estate Plans Should Be Reviewed Every 3-5 Years
Attorney Michelle D. Beneski, P.C.
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The following case study by Attorney Michelle D. Beneski illustrates why estate plans should be reviewed every 3-5 Years. The names and details have been changed but this is a real-life situation that came through our office...
Yahoo Finance Article: How Long Does Probate Take?
By Ashley Kilroy
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If you own any property at all, you probably know about estate planning. You can decide what happens to your assets after you die, of course. But sometimes, people don’t pen a will or trust before they pass. Or, if they do, it’s not...
How can I protect my will from being contested?
The Last Will and Testament is the most basic estate planning document. If you die without a will (intestate), crucial decisions about how your property will be distributed and who will be the guardian of your minor children will be decided by Commonwealth of Massachusetts intestacy laws.
Because your will...