Where to Keep Your Legal Documents
So, you’ve planned ahead and have decided how you want your affairs to be handled upon your passing. You have signed all of your Basic Estate Planning documents: a Last […]
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Important Questions About Business Succession Plans
If you, like the vast majority of business owners in the U.S., own a family business, you have no doubt given thought to what will happen to your pride and […]
Read MoreYour New Year’s Legal Check-up
Written By: Attorney Erin L. Nunes, Esq. Thankfully, a New Year is here, and with it comes a host of resolutions. A Neilson survey found that the top goals for […]
Read MoreIs There a Downside to Being an Executor in Massachusetts?
Perhaps someone has approached you to be his or her personal representative (aka executor), or perhaps you have been named earlier by someone who recently passed away. Are you feeling […]
Read MoreAt Surprenant & Beneski, You Get the Best of the Team Approach
Article appears as it was written CapeCod.com Consulting an attorney may seem like a daunting move that comes with many questions. Who do you consult? How do you know you’re […]
Read MoreWill a Simple Last Will and Testament meet your needs?
By Attorney Daniel M. Surprenant, Esq., CELA Many people think that all they need is a simple Last Will and Testament (Will). They also think that a Will directs all […]
Read MoreYou’ve Just Been Named As a Personal Representative, Now What?
If you’ve just learned that you’ve been appointed as a deceased individual’s personal representative also referred to as Executor, you are likely wondering what happens next. A loved one’s death […]
Read MoreA Guide To Incapacity Planning
A well-conceived estate plan not only involves preparing for the expected, but for the unexpected as well, such as the possibility of becoming incapacitated. While incapacity planning is often a […]
Read MoreWhat is Probate and the Role of a Personal Representative (Executor) in Massachusetts
So, you have been named as the Personal Presentative (Executor) of a deceased person’s estate. The responsibility is not one to be taken lightly. It is encouraged to seek advice […]
Read MoreShould You Add Your Child’s Name to Your Bank Account or Deed?
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 […]
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