Estate planning is the process of making arrangements for your assets when, and if, you become incapacitated, and after your death. It can help you ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, minimize estate taxes, protect your loved...
At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., we understand the importance of customizing estate plans to meet the needs and goals of each individual. We also know that estate planning evolves as life changes, so estate plans must be continually re-evaluated and updated. Your lifestyle and plans for the future change with significant...
Most people begin to downsize as they get older, partly to make their homes more convenient and simpler to manage and partly to avoid leaving an overwhelming number of unusable items for their children to sift through after they’re gone. Many of these same people, however, forget that their home in cyberspace...
Being a personal representative (executor) is a serious job. It is also a stressful one since you have to perform your duties while grieving and perhaps overwhelmed by loss. Engaging the services of a skilled estate planning attorney is essential. If you live in Southeastern Massachusetts, the law team at...
Today, it is common for couples, including those with children, to live together without getting married. If you are unmarried and living with a long-term partner, you should be aware of the importance of estate planning in both of your lives. In fact, planning for the future may be even more...
Marriage is not only an emotional and spiritual union; it is also a legal one. This is why newlyweds need to establish a strong foundation of legal documents to back up their recent vows. To do this, they need a capable, trustworthy estate planning attorney. If you have recently tied the...
Providing for your loved ones when you pass away is a major motivating factor in estate planning. Nonetheless, making your minor child a beneficiary of your life insurance policy is not a sensible way to do this. In this blog, we will consider the significant drawbacks of taking such an action...
When you plan your estate, you’re mapping out your future. When you have children, you are also mapping out their future until adulthood. Undertaking this task successfully requires the guidance of an experienced, capable estate planning attorney. If you live in Southeastern Massachusetts, you have easy access to the seasoned lawyers of...
Many of the clients who come to Surprenant & Beneski are uncertain whether they really need an estate plan and want to discuss what purposes it might serve. During our consultation with them, we often pose some of the following questions to help them understand the many reasons why having an estate...
Getting divorced is life-changing, but many people neglect legal and financial issues that must be addressed. Although there are certainly enough practical matters requiring immediate attention (e.g. relocation, childcare, etc.), too many newly divorced individuals neglect to check in with their estate planning attorneys to update essential documents for too long. The...
