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

Old age and testator capacity: 2 wills, long-running lawsuit

On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 24, 2013 | Estate Administration & Probate

There are many good reasons to put in place a sound estate plan. Certainty about the transmission of property to the desired beneficiaries in a timely manner is primary. Estate tax considerations and other factors also often play a role. In other words, people in the...

How to raise the issue of estate planning

On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 17, 2013 | Wills

When family members begin to get older, it might be time to consider having a discussion about what they want to happen should they encounter health problems in the future. This allows the person to express their wishes about the care that they should receive, which...

Disability and estate planning: growing uncertainty about SSD

On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 10, 2013 | Trusts

People with special needs do not only need lots of hands-on care. They also need intelligent strategies for an appropriate party to manage the money available for their care. In practice, this may mean helping a disabled individual by setting up a special needs trust....

Planning for long-term care: be realistic about payment options

On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 3, 2013 | Trusts

When aging and chronic health concerns are involved, there is no easy answer to estate planning questions. If the ability to perform daily tasks becomes badly compromised, long-term care may be necessary. But as we discussed in our March 13 post, the sticker shock...

Old age and testator capacity: 2 wills, long-running lawsuit

How to raise the issue of estate planning

Disability and estate planning: growing uncertainty about SSD

Planning for long-term care: be realistic about payment options

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