Alternatives to Wills and Trusts
When most people think about estate planning, they picture a will or a trust. But those aren’t your only options. Depending on your situation, there may be other ways to […]
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Special Medicaid Planning Considerations for Married Couples
Planning for long-term care brings up difficult questions, especially for married couples. If one spouse needs nursing home care, the other may worry about financial stability. Medicaid (known as MassHealth […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Funding Your Trust
A trust is one of the most effective ways to protect your assets and provide for your loved ones. It allows you to set clear instructions for how your property […]
Read MoreThe Crucial Step: Funding Your Trust
By Rebecca S. Spinner, Esq. Creating a trust is a significant step in estate planning. However, simply drafting the trust document is not enough. The most critical part of the […]
Read MoreWhat to Organize
The following is a list of important documents that you should have organized and kept together in a safe place. These documents are important to have not only for estate […]
Read MoreWhen a Loved One Dies
After a loved one dies, there are many issues which need to be addressed to wrap up the person’s legal and financial affairs. The following is a checklist of issues […]
Read MoreBetter Together Community Board
Welcome to our new community board called “Better Together.” While it may not necessarily center around elder law and estate planning, it focuses on other good deeds and charitable events […]
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 MoreWhat To Expect When Working With Us
At Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes, P.C. , we consider communication to be at the core of the client-attorney relationship. We are as intent on helping you understand the importance of […]
Read MoreThinking of Spring Cleaning? How about Your Finances?
The time you save gathering financial information, will be appreciated in the long run. This can really be a busy season, if you launch into spring cleaning and also gather […]
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