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On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Nov 13, 2026 | Estate Taxes
Passing the family home or an investment portfolio to your children while you are still alive often feels like a thoughtful way to help them and shrink your estate. Recognizing the tax side of that decision before acting can spare your family an unwelcome surprise....
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Oct 9, 2026 | Tax Planning
Spending winters in a warm, low-tax state is a popular financial strategy among high-income New Englanders. The problem is that many people treat it as a simple lifestyle change rather than a legal one. Massachusetts applies strict residency rules, and the Department...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Aug 7, 2026 | Elder Law
A parent who once tracked every dollar may suddenly have overdue bills or seem uneasy about money. Those changes can feel easy to dismiss, yet they sometimes signal that someone is taking advantage of their trust. As an adult child, you are often familiar with your...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 15, 2026 | Elder Law
Planning for long-term care in Massachusetts requires careful preparation. Many families worry about losing their home and savings when a loved one needs nursing home care. The Medicaid look-back period can feel overwhelming, but understanding how it works helps you...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | May 6, 2026 | Tax Planning
Inherited IRAs no longer function the way many families expect. For years, beneficiaries relied on the “stretch” strategy, taking small required distributions over their lifetime to minimize taxes. That approach has largely been replaced by a much stricter rule. Most...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | May 6, 2026 | Trusts
When married couples establish trusts as part of an estate plan, their primary goal is often to protect access to resources and eligibility for critical benefits while simultaneously reducing the likelihood of a surviving spouse owing a significant amount in capital...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | May 4, 2026 | Elder Law
People living in New England might assume that Medicaid coverage is roughly the same everywhere, regardless of what state offers coverage. However, an applicant’s home address can have a profound impact on the application process, their eligibility for benefits and...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 30, 2026 | Estate Planning
There are two different types of wills that people frequently integrate into their estate plans. A last will and testament may be the primary legal instrument governing the distribution of property after an individual dies. A living will, also known as an advance...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 20, 2026 | Business Law
Managing a chain of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) once meant a simple annual filing. In 2026, it means dealing with a high-stakes set of rules that carry serious consequences for missed steps. One overlooked deadline can set off a chain reaction that puts your...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Feb 10, 2026 | Tax Planning
Navigating estate planning amid rising interest rates requires careful planning. Tools like spousal lifetime access trusts (SLATs) and grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs) can still help you transfer wealth to heirs while reducing taxes. However, higher IRS rates...
