5 Things Testators and Executors Should Never Do in Massachusetts
Estate planning in Massachusetts requires knowledge and precision – and this means that knowing what to do is equally important as knowing what NOT to do. The law heavily regulates...
Making a Valid Will and Three Estate Planning Tools in Massachusetts
There is only one thing more important than making a Will in Massachusetts – it is making a valid Will. There are different sets of legal requirements for a Will...
Plan Your Estate to Minimize Probate Assets
Why you should plan your estate? A surprising number of people don’t bother planning what to do about the assets they own when they pass away. Not leaving a will...
What Does “Under Seal” Mean?
What is a “seal?” Seals have been around for hundreds of years, but their purpose has changed a lot during that time. The term “under seal” for instance, has little...
Costly mistakes a will can help you avoid.
Did you know that 68% of Americans don’t have a will? Estate planning and wills shouldn’t be left until the last minute. A will gives your family guidance on how to...
Probate during COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts
Probate is the legal process that a deceased person’s estate must go through to pass the decedent’s probatable assets on to their descendants or, preferably, their named beneficiaries. Probate can...
How Common Law Couples Can Protect Themselves in Massachusetts
Like everyone else, you have probably heard the term “common law marriage,” at one point or another. But, what does it actually mean? First, let’s deal with the myths: Everyone...
How Divorce Can Affect Estate Planning In Massachusetts
You and your spouse have decided to go your separate ways. You’ve told your family and friends, hired an experienced Massachusetts divorce attorney and, last but not least, you have...
Probate in Massachusetts: Why Does It Take So Long in Some Cases?
Probate, which is the legal process for distributing the deceased’s property after his or her death, has a reputation in Massachusetts for its long duration. But is this always the...
Probate in Massachusetts – When Should You Probate an Estate?
Losing a loved is a traumatizing and life-changing event. Not only should you deal with unbearable grief and sadness, but also handle the legal aspects pertaining to transferring property and...
