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A guide from your Andover will and trust lawyer Pets give us unconditional love, yet many owners have no written plan for their care if
If you have been following the headlines, you may have seen the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) splashed across financial news. Signed on July 4, 2025, the law locks in
For many, creating a will immediately brings to mind leaving assets to children or immediate family. But what if you don’t have direct heirs, or
In the Spring 2025 issue of the Boston Bar Journal (Vol. 69, No. 2), attorney Kimberly Butler Rainen chronicles the decade-long legislative and litigation journey
Life moves fast, and finding time for estate planning often falls to the bottom of our endless to-do lists. Yet every day without proper legal
Taking care of a parent isn’t just about love—it’s about logistics. Whether you’ve been caregiving for years or are just stepping into this role, the
Life rarely follows the path we expect. When we create our estate plans, we naturally assume we’ll outlive our beneficiaries. The thought that our children,
As an Andover estate lawyer, I often find that clients are unfamiliar with the concept of “step-up in basis” until they’re facing significant tax implications
Being named as an executor (also called a personal representative) in someone’s will might seem like an honor, but it comes with significant legal responsibilities
When planning for the future, one important decision is who will inherit your retirement accounts. While many people name individuals as direct beneficiaries, there are
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