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Estate Planning Myths Explained
Gina M. Barry
2010-09-01
Certain ideas with respect to estate planning are widely accepted, yet unfortunately, inaccurate. This article will reveal and explain the most commonly stated estate planning myths.Myth #1 – “If I ...
You Can’t Take it With You . . . Consider Charity in Your Final Plans
Gina M. Barry
2010-08-01
Do you donate money to charity each year? Perhaps you donate to an organization dedicated to finding a cure for an awful disease that has affected your life or the ...
Consider the Basics Before Contesting a Will
Gina M. Barry
2010-07-01
Imagine that you’ve just received the terrible news that your mother, who was an elderly widow, has passed away. After taking care of all of the funeral arrangements with your ...
Do You Need a Trust?
Gina M. Barry
2010-06-01
Many people believe that it is best to establish a Revocable Trust, also known as a Living Trust, in order to simplify their estate upon their passing. Although trusts can ...
Considerations for Collectors
Gina M. Barry
2010-05-01
Spring has sprung, and many of us have begun our spring cleaning. As we clean, we often find ourselves clearing the dust off of our collections. Some items we collect ...
Ten Points Every Small-Business Owner Should Consider
Dennis G. Egan, Jr.
2010-04-26
File Annual Reports. In Massachusetts, annual reports must be filed on or before the anniversary of formation and are required to attain good standing to secure financing, enter into purchase ...
Establish an Estate Plan Before Your Trip
Gina M. Barry
2010-04-01
The weather is finally getting nice. Are you, like many others, planning a trip? Perhaps you will visit some far away place or you will visit family or friends. When ...
Long-term Care Insurance - How to Protect Your Nest Egg and Provide for Your Care
Julie A. Dialessi-Lafley
2010-04-01
Americans are largely independent folks who could not imagine a future where their independence is compromised because they require long term care as a result of prolonged illness or disability. ...
In Sickness and in Health - Long-term Care Costs Force Tough Choices
Hyman G. Darling
2010-03-29
Roberta and Alex had been married almost 40 years and looked forward to retiring — he was a college professor; she worked in communications — when Alex was diagnosed with ...
The Truth About Gift Tax
Gina M. Barry
2010-03-01
One of the most common areas of confusion with respect to estate planning is gift tax. Gifts are made for a myriad of purposes, including celebrating occasions, helping a child ...
For the Love of Your Partner . . . Plan Now
Gina M. Barry
2010-02-01
Times have changed, and many committed couples are now choosing to delay marriage, sometimes indefinitely. Although they are not married, they present themselves as a married couple would. They live ...
Cases in Point - 2009 Disability and Discrimination Lawsuits Provide Powerful Lessons
Kevin V. Maltby
2010-02-01
The close of 2009 has brought about several developments in employment law that have had an impact on claims involving disability and sex discrimination under Massachusetts law and federal law. ...
Elderly Drivers: an Age-old Problem - How To Tell Your Loved One That It’s Time to Hand Over the Keys
Todd C. Ratner
2010-02-01
Do you remember the day that you received your driver’s license? Most people experienced a rush of excitement and a sense of freedom that they can clearly recall many ...
A Whole New World - Navigating the Uniform Probate Code
Gina M. Barry
2010-01-01
Imagine that your spouse or parent is in an accident or develops an illness that renders them incapacitated. Certainly, you would be dealing with worry and fear due to their ...
