Is Probate Still Required If There Is a Surviving Spouse?
“Probate” is a distressing term in some circles, but it is not as scary a process as it is sometimes made out to be. At Surprenant & Beneski, we advise […]
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How Bank Accounts Pass on to Beneficiaries When a Loved One Passes
When a loved one dies and you are overwhelmed with grief, financial and legal matters requiring your attention are an additional burden. At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., our Massachusetts estate […]
Read MoreIs It Possible to Get Paid While Taking Care of an Elderly Parent Full-Time?
It is not uncommon for elderly parents to need part-time or full-time care and for their adult children to want to provide it. Though most parents would prefer to be […]
Read MoreLong-Term Partnerships Require Special Planning
Today, it is common for couples, including those with children, to live together without getting married. If you are unmarried and living with a long-term partner, you should be aware […]
Read MoreThinking of Naming Minor Children as Beneficiaries of Your Life Insurance Policy? Think Again.
Providing for your loved ones when you pass away is a major motivating factor in estate planning. Nonetheless, making your minor child a beneficiary of your life insurance policy is […]
Read MoreHave You Been Asked to Be a Trustee? Think Carefully Before You Agree
If a loved one has chosen you as a trustee, it’s important to explore what tasks are involved and how much time your duties as a trustee are likely to […]
Read MoreHow to Pick the Right Trustee
At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., we have successfully established trusts for many clients in Southeastern Massachusetts. As accomplished estate planning attorneys, we are well-versed in the multiple advantages trusts offer […]
Read MoreShould a Power of Attorney Be Drafted for My Elderly Parents?
Recognizing that your elderly parents are losing strength and ability as they age is painful, but it is also realistic. Just as your parents cared for and protected you when […]
Read MoreThe Benefits of Preparing a Will
While most people understand that they will need a Last Will and Testament, a recent Gallup poll shows that 46 percent of American adults do not have a will. If […]
Read MoreLifetime Planning for Solo Agers
Often, we say that estate planning is about thinking about your family, but what if you don’t have family? Solo agers are a demographic that, although unique, are not uncommon. […]
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