Do to the current economic climate, more and more people are deciding to renovate their existing home, as opposed to purchase a new one. These renovations can be big or …
Clients often ask why they need a trust and not just a traditional last will and testament. Many are single, have only a young child or no assets. Most people …
You have spent the majority of your life working and building your nest egg so that your retirement will be well funded. Unfortunately, retirement comes at a time when the …
Coping with the death of a loved one is difficult. Since family members and friends will be experiencing a time of emotional strain, it is important for those involved with …
There is richness to your life that cannot be measured in dollars and cents but should be shared with future generations. In fact, some would argue that your emotional wealth …
Parents with a special needs child often insure themselves to provide for their child when they have died. A more complicated issue is whether the parents should consider purchasing life …
Some consider their pets to be members of their family. Others have made a career out of breeding, raising and/or sheltering animals. When animal owners pass away, if they have …
Issues in employment law continue to evolve in the year 2010. Both Massachusetts and Federal law continue to evolve, making it difficult for employers to keep pace with new laws …
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 …
Although most people involved in the estate-planning industry predicted that the government would change the estate-tax laws before Dec. 31, 2009, that has not yet happened. This was in anticipation …
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 …
Each generation of parents raising children faces challenges that the prior generation did not have to deal with. Today, one of the largest hurdles for parents revolves around use of …
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 …
‘I’m so stressed out!’ ‘I just can’t take it anymore!’ Certainly, almost all of us have made one, or both, of these proclamations in response to any number of events …
If you have a loved one that has been diagnosed with dementia or another disabling health condition, it is common to feel overwhelmed by the many legal, medical and financial …
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 …
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 …
Historically many people, especially the older generation, purchased life insurance policies on their new-born children. The parent would be the owner and beneficiary of the policy. Many of these policies …
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. …
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 …
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 …
While much of the discussion in the past year has regarded the changes in the federal estate-tax laws, it is important to also consider issues regarding the differences in tax …
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 …
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. …
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 years …
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 …
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 …
