Estate Planning With No Family
If you don’t have any family members to inherit your estate, you may wonder whether creating an estate plan is necessary. Even if you don’t have children, grandchildren, or other […]
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How Will a Large Inheritance or Windfall Affect my Estate Plan?
It seems like a nice problem to have — how should I handle all that extra money? Even so, a large inheritance or another type of windfall can make for […]
Read MoreLife Estate Deeds vs. Irrevocable Trusts for Medicaid Protection
Written By: Attorney Rebecca S. Spinner, Esq. Many of the people we meet with come in looking to get help protecting their assets from the costs of long-term care. For […]
Read MoreEstate Planning Is Not a Scary Proposition
The number one reason many people do not have estate plans is that they are frightened by the thought of discussing a future that includes their own mortality. They need not […]
Read MoreEstate Planning vs. Financial Planning
You’ve decided that it’s time to start the estate planning process. You may be wondering whether you should work with an estate planner or a financial planner. It’s common to […]
Read MoreWhat’s The Difference Between a Will and Estate Planning
While you probably know you need a will (and may already have one), you might also have read about other estate planning options, such as trusts, powers of attorney, and […]
Read MoreEstate Administration
Estate administration in Southeastern Massachusetts is the legal process of settling a person’s affairs after death. It involves filing with the Probate and Family Court, gathering and valuing assets, paying […]
Read MoreWhat Should I Bring to My First Meeting with my Estate Planning Attorney?
If you are overwhelmed by the thought of gathering the details and documents necessary for your first meeting with an estate planning attorney, take a deep breath. An experienced professional in […]
Read MoreWhy Estate Planning is Important
Daniel M. Surprenant, Managing Partner, CELA Essentially, estate planning is the process of determining, through legal guidance and documents, who will receive your hard-earned assets. Estate planning is very important […]
Read MoreWhere Do I Start with Estate Planning?
Attorney Erin L. Nunes, Partner
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