Program to Fund Legal Aid Groups and Nonprofits Focused on Helping Massachusetts Veterans To learn more about this program, the original article can be found here: http://www.mass.gov/ago/news-and-updates/press-releases/2016/legal-assistance-to-veterans.html
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Set Aside Some Time at Thanksgiving Dinner to Talk About Estate Plans
Most people getting together with their family for the holiday this next week will enjoy sitting around the table and discussing what has happened in the previous year. As you approach putting together your holiday newsletter as well, this is a good opportunity to reflect back and think about whether or not your current estate… Read More »
Make Sure That Life Insurance Is Incorporated Properly in Your Estate Plan
Life insurance is often seen as a supplementary component to an existing estate plan because the proceeds from a life insurance policy that has been kept active could be used to provide liquidity when it is most needed. Insurance money, for example, could help to keep other assets intact and pay immediate expenses such as… Read More »
Giving to Charity is a Common and Worthwhile Goal of Many Estate Planning Meetings
Estate planning laws allow for individuals to donate part or some of an individual’s estate to charity. There are many different reasons why an individual might choose to donate to a charity upon his or her death. For example, in certain situations there may be no family members to inherit an estate’s assets, or the… Read More »
One of The Best Things That You Can Do for Your Estate Planning Is to Ask Questions When You Don’t Know the Answers
Many people are unfamiliar with the complex or even simple strategies that may be involved with estate planning. Therefore, it’s a good idea to ask for advice when you’re not sure what to do next. Finding research on the internet or hearing about the experiences of friends is not the same thing as meeting with… Read More »
Common Reasons That a Will Is Contested – Not Being in Line with Applicable State Laws
Putting together a will is certainly something that is worthwhile regardless of the size of your estate. Failing to do so could lead to problems and arguments with your family members after you pass away. There are several common grounds for these kinds of arguments. One of the most common is that the will wasn’t… Read More »
Don’t Make This Estate Planning Mistake with Your Personal Property
You can learn plenty from the experiences of famous individuals who made estate planning blunders such as Martin Luther King Jr or Robin Williams. A film memorabilia collection owned by Robin Williams has initiated a legal conflict between family members and Martin Luther King’s children fought over his Nobel medal and his Bible. Unfortunately, personal… Read More »
Do College Students Really Need an Estate Plan?
Sending an adult child off to college can be an exciting experience and is perhaps the first time that a parent really begins to see the child as an adult. Many college students keep ties to their parents in some way, like staying on a health insurance plan or sharing the cellphone bill. However, one… Read More »
Where Flexibility Plays a Role in Your Estate Plan
There are many different reasons why it’s imperative to consider flexibility in the estate planning process. First of all, life changes are more common now than ever before. With many people entering in second or even third marriages, providing for children from previous marriages and relationships is often a key concern. This can become an… Read More »
Estate Planning Documents You Need to Get Familiar With
Estate planning can be as complex or as simple as you need it to be. The best way to protect yourself and to ensure that all your bases are covered is to set up a consultation with an estate planning attorney and to meet with him or her regularly. As your life changes, you may… Read More »