The coronavirus pandemic getting you thinking about preparing a Will? You may be worried about how your exposure to the disease or preexisting health conditions may make you more susceptible to COVID-19. The need for an estate plan is constant, but now more than ever, we seek the peace of mind that...
Estate Planning Blog – Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes

Benchmark Educational Series
Wednesday, October 7 at 2pm Conquering Caregiver Overload
Mal Allard —LPN, Board Certified Alzheimer’s Educator, Founder, “Their Real World” Sharing what you can do NOW for YOU, and along the Dementia journey to decrease stress and fatigue and renew your spirit.
Tuesday, November 10 at 3pm...

The Bridges of Mashpee: We’re Safely Welcoming New Residents
Enhanced Move-In Process for the Safety of Bridges® Residents & Team Members
We understand that caring for a loved one at home can be challenging on a normal day, and that it may be even more so for family caregivers with strains on their support network due to social...

You’ve Just Been Named As a Personal Representative, Now What?
If you’ve just learned that you’ve been appointed as a deceased individual’s personal representative also referred to as Executor, you are likely wondering what happens next. A loved one’s death often comes as a shock, and it can be hard to get your bearings afterward. In Massachusetts, personal representatives are responsible for...

5 Estate Planning FAQs
At Surprenant & Beneski, PC, we’ve helped many clients create estate plans that serve them well. We understand that the thought of doing estate planning can seem overwhelming. We’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions to help you understand the process better. Everyone can benefit from planning for the...

3 Reasons You Should Work With a Law Firm to Create Your Will
Many Americans do not have any estate planning documents in place. As we’re in the middle of a global pandemic, many of us have spent time thinking about what could happen if we become incapacitated or die due to coronavirus. Without a valid will, Massachusetts probate courts will divide up and...

How to Create an Estate Plan for Your Small Business
Many small business owners do not have an estate plan set up. Many business owners who do have a business plan don’t have an updated estate plan. Taking the time to create a business estate plan is incredibly important. You’ve worked hard, putting your blood, sweat, and tears into building up your...

Alzheimer’s Association Upcoming Support Groups
Living with Dementia To register for one of these support groups, please contact the facilitator listed.
Tuesdays at 12 PM ► Support Group for People Living with Early Dementia
For people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia who are in the early stage of disease. To register, contact Meghan Lemay at
New York Times Article: The Flaw in Warren Buffett’s Estate Plan
By Paul Sullivan
Mr. Buffett has instructed his executors to not sell any shares of his firm, Berkshire Hathaway. But these types of directives typically result in lawsuits.
Warren E. Buffett’s annual letter to shareholders is always parsed for investing wisdom from the Oracle of Omaha.

Alzheimer’s Family Support Center’s 2020 Virtual Walk & Give for Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Family Support Center (AFSC) is launching its fall fundraiser The Alzheimer’s Family Support Center’s 2020 Virtual Walk & Give for Alzheimer’s. In place of the AFSC’s annual fall Walk for Alzheimer’s in Provincetown, this online campaign asks anyone in the community to take a walk wherever they are (walking is optional...
