
Can I Use a Trust to Control How My Children Spend Their Inheritance?
Many parents share the same concern, even if they hesitate to say it out loud: What happens if my child inherits too much, too soon?
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Many parents share the same concern, even if they hesitate to say it out loud: What happens if my child inherits too much, too soon?

Blended families are built on love, resilience, and new beginnings. But when it comes to inheritance planning, they also come with unique legal risks that

If you have a large life insurance policy, you may be surprised to learn that the death benefit could be subject to estate taxes. Many

Most parents want to leave something for their children. But what if you worry that your child will mismanage the inheritance? Leaving a large sum

If you own a business in Massachusetts, one of the most important planning questions you will face is how to transfer that business when you

You have spent years building your business. But if something happens to you tomorrow, do you know what would happen to it? Most business owners

If you own a business or rental property through an LLC in Massachusetts, you may have heard this advice: “Put your LLC into a trust.”

When you remarry later in life, estate planning becomes more complicated. You want to provide for your spouse. But you also want to make sure

If you have a brokerage account at Fidelity, Vanguard, Charles Schwab, or another investment firm, you may have heard conflicting advice about whether it should

If you own property in Massachusetts and another state, you may face probate in both places when you die. That is called “ancillary probate,” and
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