On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Mar 27, 2013 | Estate Planning
Massachusetts was the first state to legalize same-sex marriage. Eight more states have followed. But much remains to be clarified, even for same-sex couples in Massachusetts and those other states, about what their rights are under federal law. That is why...
On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Mar 18, 2013 | Estate Planning
The word “fiduciary” derives from the Latin word for faith or trust. And in essence, a breach of fiduciary duty involves a breach of trust. “Trust” is also a legal term for a property right that one party exercises for the benefit of another....
On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Mar 13, 2013 | Elder Law
Long-term care insurance: the very words summon up a range of emotions in families trying to make intelligent choices to plan for future care. It’s a product whose value is so unpredictable that it’s rather like a riddle for all concerned. How could...
On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Mar 4, 2013 | Estate Planning
Why is it important to make sure your estate planning documents are in order? For a reminder, one need only look to the recent case of the legendary singer James Brown. The estate of the man often called “the godfather of soul” has been the subject of...