April, 2013 | Cushing & Dolan, P.C.

Beneficiary designations: updating important

On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 29, 2013 | Estate Planning

In recent years, Congressional action on esate taxes has focused on raising the exemption amount. The changes have increased the amount of assets that can be excluded from the federal estate tax. Individuals can now pass along up to $5.25 million without tax...

Inheritance: the power of genealogy in a real Massachusetts case

On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 23, 2013 | Wills

It sounds like something that would happen only in an old-fashioned board game. A long-last relative dies, leaving you a big bequest that solves all of your money problems. In a recent Massachusetts case, however, two women did inherit money from a long-lost relative....

Digital heirs: online accounts and estate planning decisions

On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 15, 2013 | Estate Planning

Estate planning and administration are highly traditional areas of the law. This tradition reflects centuries of common law practice, along with modern statutes. Increasingly, however, taking care of an estate after someone dies involves dealing with issues regarding...

Making changes to a trust: amendment vs. restatement

On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 8, 2013 | Trusts

Life never stands still. Even when you have crafted an estate plan that makes sense for you and your family, it’s only natural that changes will come up. This doesn’t mean there was anything wrong with your earlier planning. It simply means that life is...

Estate planning and business succession: a case of family conflict

On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 2, 2013 | Estate Planning

Succession planning is important for any organization. But it is particularly important for small businesses – especially it is a family-run small business. In a small business owned or operated by a family, changes in the family structure can directly affect...

Beneficiary designations: updating important

Inheritance: the power of genealogy in a real Massachusetts case

Digital heirs: online accounts and estate planning decisions

Making changes to a trust: amendment vs. restatement

Estate planning and business succession: a case of family conflict

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