Every Massachusetts estate plan is unique. Estate plans represent an individual's goals and wishes, so no two estate plans will look the same. Nonetheless, most estate planning mistakes fall into one of a few different categories. As with other aspects of one's life, knowledge is power. Understanding common estate planning mistakes will...
Helpful Tips for Estate Planning during Covid-19
The COVID-19 crisis has raised questions and concerns with regard to estate planning. Last week, we addressed Estate Planning Questions and Solutions in the Context of COVID-19. Given the current atmosphere, here are a few additional tips to consider:
1. Make sure your documents are current and reflect your wishes.
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Estate Planning Questions and Solutions in the Context of COVID-19
There is plenty to be concerned about during the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency, but one topic that individuals and families can think of as a practical outlet for their concerns is estate planning.
Consider the questions below. They are...
5 Critical Estate Planning Documents To Have In Place During The COVID-19 Outbreak To Protect Your Family, Money, and Property
Imagine a scenario where you suddenly find yourself sick in the hospital, incapacitated, and no longer able to pay your own bills, manage your assets, or even make your own medical decisions.
Even before all of this began, but especially since the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this scenario is a...
How to Include Charitable Giving Into Your Estate Plan
Making a charitable contribution is relatively easy. You can give cash, transfer stock options, or write a check to the charity of your choice. Giving to charities and receiving a tax deduction in return is a process that many Americans take part in every year. At Surprenant & Beneski, PC, our legal...
Coronavirus Legal Advice: Get Your Business and Estate in Order Now
Estate planning attorneys are getting mobbed with questions. So, here is some timely advice from three attorneys on what families and business owners should be doing to prepare in case the unimaginable happens.
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Is your estate plan prepared for COVID-19?
There has been so much news lately about preparing for the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus. Most of those reports talk about avoiding large gatherings, what will happen if schools close, buying supplies etc. One item I haven’t seen discussed is...
My Heart Attack and Bypass Surgery
Attorney Dan Surprenant
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For those of you who have not heard, on January 5th, 2020 I suffered a heart attack which landed me in Charlton Memorial Hospital. On January 8th, as my blockage was too severe to handle with stents, I underwent quadruple bypass surgery. I’m...