So, you have been named as the Personal Presentative (Executor) of a deceased person’s estate. The responsibility is not one to be taken lightly. It is encouraged to seek advice from a qualified probate attorney. This article will provide a basic explanation of the probate process and the role and responsibilities...
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Support the AFSC and attend a virtual screening of “Lives Well Lived,” an award-winning film by Sky Bergman
Our team is excited to announce a very special on-line event we are sponsoring to benefit our friends at the Alzheimer's Family Support Center. They offer support and services for FREE to people diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or other Dementia, as well as, for their families and caregivers. They can help no...
Estate Planning in the Time of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Social distancing makes witnessing a will difficult but not impossible
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by Kerry Hannon, AARP, Updated April 29, 2020
In the past few weeks, an escalating number of clients have hurried to meet by videoconference and phone with Daniel S. Rubin, a partner at the New...
Alzheimer’s Family Support Center Celebrating Our Community Superheroes
As we navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, stories of the superheroes making a difference in our community are popping up everywhere. The Alzheimer’s Family Support Center (AFSC) is celebrating these many heroic individuals by asking community members to send in names of these heroes so they can be acknowledged.
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Helping a Loved One in Assisted Living During COVID-19
If your loved one is a resident in an assisted living community, you’re probably experiencing even more anxiety about the spread of COVID-19. Not only are seniors especially vulnerable, nursing homes and assisted living communities are seeing high rates of the virus.
Your loved one may also have to be in...
Surprenant & Beneski fundraising for Alzheimer’s Family Support Center #GivingTuesdayNow
#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 – in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec 1, 2020 #GivingTuesday – as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.
Give to the organizations that you love most – no amount...
Should You Add Your Child’s Name to Your Bank Account or Deed?
The aging process brings about several unique challenges. Elderly individuals might find it difficult to pay their bills on time and manage their finances. Many elderly adults rely on their adult child or children to help them manage their financial affairs. It may seem convenient to add another party to their bank...
Temporary Massachusetts Law Passed to Allow Document Signings to be Conducted Virtually
The team at Surprenant & Beneski, PC is ready and available to assist with your Estate Planning needs. With a new law passed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on April 27th, 2020, our entire process can be completed from the comfort of your own home. It allows notary publics to perform their services via video conferencing until...
Tips for Caring for Your Elderly Parents
Thinking of our parents as seniors can be difficult for adult children. Many parents care for their children throughout their lives. Adjusting to a reversal in roles can be a process to work through, especially as every parent ages differently. As our parents get older, it is essential to consider how to...
Estate Planning Should Not be a Near Death Experience
The team at Surprenant & Beneski, PC is ready and available to assist with your Estate Planning needs. With a new law passed by the Commonwealth, the entire process can be completed from the comfort of your own home. Watch this quick video to see just how safe, easy and efficient it...