You don't have to be rich to need estate planning. Your estate includes everything you own, and it can be any size, which is why it can be worth taking time to...
So, you’re ready to begin planning for your future or updating your existing estate plan and are seeking the very best estate planning attorney in your region for the job. Here are some pointers on how to make a wise choice when picking the right estate planning legal team to meet your...
Like so many other areas of modern life, estate planning requires the knowledge and skill of a professional. Therefore, the most important step you can take in this process is choosing your estate planning attorney carefully, based on excellent credentials, testimonials, and personal recommendations. As you will see if you do careful...
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At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., we have extensive experience planning the estates...
One of the rumors that seem to continue to grow on the estate planning grapevine is that you only need asset protection if you are a high-net-worth individual. In fact, the opposite is sometimes true because those with high assets typically have been well-advised to keep their assets safe.
While much of estate planning is designed to protect us from the negative impact of misfortunes like incapacity or premature death, keen estate planning attorneys are just as concerned with protecting us if we hit the jackpot. If you reside in Southeastern Massachusetts or on Cape Cod, the accomplished attorneys of...
Many estate planners believe that their job is done...
By Dan Surprenant, Esq., CELA
As one of the managing partners at the firm, along with my sister, Michelle Beneski, I thought it would be helpful for me to share the reasons we are qualified in the specialty of Elder Law and what that means for prospective clients. I...
