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Estate Planning in the Time of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted on May 12, 2020
Social distancing makes witnessing a will difficult but not impossible

by Kerry Hannon, AARP, Updated April 29, 2020 

In the past few weeks, an escalating number of clients have hurried to meet by videoconference and phone with Daniel S. Rubin, a partner at the New...

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Helping a Loved One in Assisted Living During COVID-19

Posted on May 5, 2020

If your loved one is a resident in an assisted living community, you’re probably experiencing even more anxiety about the spread of COVID-19. Not only are seniors especially vulnerable, nursing homes and assisted living communities are seeing high rates of the virus.

Your loved one may also have to be in...

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Should You Add Your Child’s Name to Your Bank Account or Deed?

Posted on May 1, 2020

The aging process brings about several unique challenges. Elderly individuals might find it difficult to pay their bills on time and manage their finances. Many elderly adults rely on their adult child or children to help them manage their financial affairs. It may seem convenient to add another party to their bank...

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Temporary Massachusetts Law Passed to Allow Document Signings to be Conducted Virtually

Posted on April 29, 2020

The team at Surprenant & Beneski, PC is ready and available to assist with your Estate Planning needs. With a new law passed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on April 27th, 2020, our entire process can be completed from the comfort of your own home.  It allows notary publics to perform their services via video conferencing until...

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Estate Planning Should Not be a Near Death Experience

Posted on April 28, 2020

The team at Surprenant & Beneski, PC is ready and available to assist with your Estate Planning needs. With a new law passed by the Commonwealth, the entire process can be completed from the comfort of your own home. Watch this quick video to see just how safe, easy and efficient it...

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Covid-19 Webinar with Attorneys Dan Surprenant and Erin Nunes

Posted on April 27, 2020

Attorneys Dan Surprenant & Erin Nunes will share some of the most important aspects of Estate Planning during a crisis. In uncertain times like this, we need to plan for what can happen to our vulnerable seniors and young children who should be considered in the event of a crisis. Dan and...

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I’m A Doctor In A COVID-19 Unit. Here’s One Vital Step I Wish Everyone Would Take.

Posted on April 27, 2020

Asha Shajahan, M.D.Guest Writer for the Huffington Post

Earlier this week, a 30-year-old patient with COVID-19 passed away on a ventilator. He hadn’t laid...

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3 Reasons Why You Need an Advance Directive in Massachusetts

Posted on April 23, 2020

If you are healthy and in the prime of your life, you may wonder why you'd need an advance directive. Perhaps you've already had a conversation with your loved ones about your health care decisions. You may be in poor health or elderly, but you've never taken the time to create an...

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Is it Time for Your Estate Plan Check up

Posted on April 22, 2020

It is always smart to review your estate plan periodically to ensure that it will work as you intend when you need it. As we hunker down during the COVID-19 crisis, now is a good time for such a review.

Here are six tips to make sure your estate plan is in...

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Legal Planning for Individuals with Memory Loss

Posted on April 21, 2020

Creating a plan for your future in the early stages of the disease to ensure your wishes are met can be empowering. The sooner legal plans are established, the better prepared you and your family will be! It is normal
to feel overwhelmed by the details of legal planning, but remember that not...

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  • About Us
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    • Our Process
    • Our Team
    • Our History
  • Events
    • Professional Partners Events
    • Community Events
    • View All Events
  • Resources
    • Blog
    • Estate Planning Articles
    • Guides
      • Guide To Handling Coronavirus for Loved Ones
      • A Guide To Estate Planning For Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s/Dementia
      • A Guide To Incapacity Planning
      • Talking To Your Parents About Estate Planning
      • Step-By-Step Guide to the Estate Planning Process
      • The Probate Process
      • Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes Is Well-Prepared to Help You Plan Your Future
      • Estate Planning Checklist for Gen-Xers
    • Glossary
    • Ask The Attorney
    • Newsletters
    • Newsletter Subscription
    • Community Resources
      • New Bedford, MA
      • Easton, MA
      • Hyannis, MA
    • Our Books
    • FAQs
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  • New Clients
    • Let’s Get Started With Estate Planning
    • The Value of Our Services
    • What To Expect When Working With Us
    • Becoming a Client
    • Request a Consultation with Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes, P.C.
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