Waltham Legal Issues Blog
Estate planning and low-income families
When people think about the type of person who needs an estate plan, many likely picture a wealthy investor or a family with significant assets. However, it is imperative for low-income families to recognize the importance of estate planning as well. In fact, estate...
How can a health care proxy benefit me?
A health care proxy — sometimes called an advance healthcare directive — is a document that allows you to leave caregiving instructions in case mental or physical incapacitation keeps you from expressing your wishes. While it isn’t a necessary tool...
Trusts are an estate planning tool for almost anyone
When thinking about the tools they can use to express their end-of-life wishes, some people may wave off the idea of using a trust. However, this estate planning tool is not just for the substantially wealthy. Living trusts can help any Massachusetts resident...
Considering pets when estate planning
Many Massachusetts residents have pets that they consider part of their family. Some may love their pets as much as their children, and others may only have pets to dote on. Whatever the case, most pet owners do not want anything negative to happen to their...
Can the same person take on important roles during probate?
Getting one's final wishes in order can be a difficult but important task to complete. During this time, Massachusetts residents will not only need to think about their plans themselves but also about how those plans will be executed during the probate process....
Don’t forget these 3 important items in your will
An estate plan has so many components that sometimes it can be hard to keep track of every important element. Smaller details can easily slip your mind, especially if there are more pressing matters to focus on. When creating your will, however, it’s important...
Prenuptial agreements do not have to be signed on the first draft
Getting married is a major life event. Though many couples do not stay married for the rest of their lives, many Massachusetts residents do have that intention when they tie the knot. Still, because divorce is a possibility, considering prenuptial agreements is not a...
What happens when a beneficiary dies during probate?
Handling the final affairs of an estate can have its complications. Even if certain aspects seem straightforward, events could transpire that make the process more difficult. For instance, if a beneficiary dies before receiving an inheritance from a Massachusetts...
A small business needs to know resources and stay on top of costs
There comes a point in many people's lives when they are ready to start a new venture. For some Massachusetts residents, that venture may be to start a small business. The decision could come about for many reasons, but if parties want to do their best to get their...
Prenuptial agreements can benefit both parties in a marriage
Getting married is an event that many Massachusetts residents look forward to. They may anticipate many happy years with their spouse and think about starting a family. Of course, there is a chance that hopes and dreams for the future will not work out as desired,...
