The grieving process after losing a loved one is made even more complex by the added challenge of probating an estate. Estate administration raises numerous questions from the start, including how expenses will be covered, which beneficiaries will receive an inheritance, and how access to the deceased’s accounts will be obtained. The probate process can …
Which estates need to go through probate in Massachusetts? Read More »
How long does probate take in Massachusetts? The passing of a loved one can be a trying and emotionally taxing time. During the grieving process, the thought of handling the legal procedures to transfer a passed loved one’s house or close down their bank account can seem overwhelming. Often, once the initial mourning subsides, family …
“Lengthy, laborious and complex.” That is how we termed the duties of many estate executors in a recent blog post focused on that important role. Indeed, we noted in our October 13 blog entry that “many executors find that what they thought would be a relatively quick and painless process is, well, not.” That reality …
Managing an estate as executor: a few things to consider Read More »
The death of actor Alan Thicke last year was unfortunately more than just another surprising celebrity passing. It has sparked a family feud of sorts. Thicke’s sons, Brennan and Robin are one side, and his wife, Tanya, is on the other. Both sides are embroiled in a dispute over how Thicke’s estate should be divided. …
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Although elder law considerations in estate planning are many and varied, a prevailing and widely held view concerning the topic has long stressed that administration in this discrete area centers almost solely on safeguarding elderly loved ones from financial ruin in old age, mostly due to high medical costs. Indeed, one recent media focus on …
Focus on elder law: broader, more nuanced than many people think Read More »
We all have heard the adage “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” We follow that adage with all of our estate plans because we believe that people should have their wishes honored as they pass on. However, we also understand that many people do not see the usefulness of a will. Through this post, …
What responsibilities does a Trustee have? The responsibilities of a trustee summed up: a lot. And coupled with that, it certainly merits mention to any person contemplating naming a trustee for an estate matter or who, alternatively, is considering accepting an offer to be a trustee, that the duties imposed upon a trustee can be …
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