By: Megan Gorman
Across the country, Americans are reeling from the impact of the Covid-19 crisis. But as volatility impacts all areas of our daily life, many wealthy Americans are looking at their estate planning to see if there are any unique opportunities.
While this may seem...
By Hilary Shenfeld
"It is unconscionable that educators and parents are being asked to plan for end-of-life decisions because our country has no plan for reopening schools and institutions of higher education safely," says NEA president Lily Eskelsen García.
Many school districts have announced they won't hold...
Many people devote more time to planning a vacation than they do planning their estate. Without estate planning you are only making things harder for those that you love.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg4BPVN9OZgIt seems like many people devote more time to planning a vacation, what car to buy or even where to eat dinner than they do deciding who will inherit their assets after they're gone. Sure, estate planning isn’t as...
llions of Americans will need to decide what to do with their 401(k), as workers face a coronavirus-driven recession in which top economists expect a long-lasting double-digit unemployment rate to persist. If you’re suddenly unemployed, worrying about your distant financial future may seem unimportant when you have immediate pressing needs now. Still, the...
By Brad Wiewel
This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. It is part of The Coronavirus Outbreak: What You Need To Know Special Report.
The pandemic proves you need a will, but the process has changed.
Until now, you may have...
“What do you want your legacy to your community and your children to be after you’re gone?”
By Carrie Friedman, Guest Writer
The last time I saw my father in person, which may be the last time I ever sit across from him, I spoon-fed him...
Sometimes, the term “estate planning” can bring up ideas of cold, hard numbers. The idea of estate planning might seem like something reserved for people with large estates, or significant financial resources. In reality, estate planning is an important task for all Massachusetts residents. People of all income levels and all...
While states, including Massachusetts, have been slowly re-opening, coronavirus (COVID-19) is still a serious problem. Policymakers and scientists are still unsure whether we will see a spike in COVID-19 cases, or a second wave, as more states begin loosening restrictions on stay-at-home orders. This pandemic has spurred many Massachusetts parents to consider...
Did you know that the month of June is the most popular month to wed? We wish our “Congratulations” to all the new bride and grooms who may have tied the knot recently! While many couple may be registered for china sets, one present that is truly indispensable is estate planning. A...
