Estate Planning

Preparing for the end of life is a vital endeavor, though not always simple. From a sensible perspective, it involves lightening the potential burden on your loved ones and yourself.  Estate Planning holds more value than most people think. It gives you peace of mind, takes care of your loved ones, and preserves your legacy.

If you haven’t established an estate plan yet, chances are you’ve heard from friends, family, and your local Estate Planning Attorney to begin the process. Once you acknowledge the importance of having a plan, it may seem like resorting to readily available “Do-It-Yourself” forms found online would be a convenient fix. While we love rolling

Disabilities affect families at all income levels. A child could be born with a disability or could have developed one due to an accident. It can be challenging to advocate for your child with special needs to protect their welfare and happiness. Assembling a team of professionals with the expertise to address all your child’s

Contacting a Massachusetts estate planning lawyer is a great first step for ensuring that you have the correct documents and strategies in place. But sometimes, you’re more likely to reach out to a lawyer for support when you’re in the midst of a difficult situation. The Law Offices of Kimberly Butler Rainen, experienced estate planning

Any individual or family with an estate should stay up to date on the political climate as it pertains to estate taxes. Recently, a newly proposed tax bill that affects how estates and gifts are taxed was announced. Officially called the “For the 99.5 Percent Act,” the bill is also known as the “Bernie Bill”

Many of us hear the word “estate” and immediately think of extremely wealthy individuals. However, every single person has an estate. Estates are considered to be all the things you own at the time of your passing or in the event that you become incapacitated. This can include everything from personal possessions such as the

Congratulations on your marriage! We know that the first things you have in mind when you get married have nothing to do with estate planning; however, it is a good idea to tackle it sooner rather than later. In this article, we will talk about some essential estate planning issues you should address. Before we

The Covid-19 pandemic has sparked a renewed and urgent interest in estate planning, including the creation, updating, and/or finalization of estate planning documents. In the past few weeks, our office has received a number of calls requesting us to review the estate plans people have made using online sites such as LegalZoom, Nolo, and LawDepot.