Medical emergencies do not always unfold the way we expect, and written instructions cannot anticipate every decision a doctor may face. A doctor may not follow an advance directive if it is invalid, unclear, inconsistent with accepted medical practice, or contrary to the doctor’s moral or religious beliefs.
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Welcome to Week 3 of Feel Good February. So far, we’ve secured our team with the Guardian Duck and organized our assets with the Treasure Duck. This week, we introduce a guide that handles one of the most personal and emotional aspects of planning: The Comfort Duck.
At Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes, we believe that estate planning...
As we kick off Feel Good February, we’re starting with the foundation of any great plan: the people. We call this first step The Guardian Duck.
While estate planning often brings to mind stacks of paper and legal jargon, the Guardian Duck represents something much simpler and more human—security. It’s the peace of mind that comes from knowing that if you...
Life is rarely static. Relationships evolve, families grow, and circumstances change. An estate plan, designed to ensure your wishes are carried out after you're gone, should reflect these changes. Here's why regularly updating beneficiaries and reviewing your estate plan every 3-5 years is crucial:
Ensuring...
One of the most common reasons people delay estate planning is the sheer volume of decisions it seems to require. The good news? You don't need to have all the answers upfront.
Instead of feeling paralyzed by the...
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for our loved ones and all that we have. It can also be a good time to start a conversation about estate planning. Estate planning is the process of creating a plan for how your assets will be distributed after you die. It also includes...
As we age, planning for future medical care becomes increasingly important, especially for single seniors who may not have immediate family members to rely on. In Massachusetts, an Advance Directive, often referred to as a living will, helps ensure that your healthcare wishes are respected if you’re unable to make decisions for...
Planning for the future is essential, especially when it comes to ensuring that your wishes are respected in critical situations. For LGBTQ partners, having health care proxies and advance directives in place is a key step in safeguarding your rights and maintaining control over medical decisions. These legal documents enable you to...
Creating an estate plan is a way of taking control of your life insofar as that is possible. The estate planning attorneys at Surprenant & Beneski recognize the importance of self-empowerment in the estate planning process since they help clients throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod & the Islands secure their futures and...
At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., our estate planning clients are often devoted caregivers who seek guidance about how best to make certain all the documents they need are well-crafted and readily at hand. This blog offers a checklist for caregivers who want to ensure that they have everything in place if...
