For many Massachusetts residents, designing an estate plan is a difficult but necessary action that must be taken. In most cases, this plan will help their loved ones be able to carry out the person's wishes. However, there are mistakes that are often made in the preparation of wills that could result in emotional and expensive arguments that ultimately have results that differ from what the person desired.
Balancing heart and head in inheritance decisions
Striking the right balance between emotion and logic is often a tricky challenge when making decisions.
Untimely death puts focus on estate-administration issues
An untimely death can raise estate issues in very pointed ways.
Blended families and asset transfer: the role of trusts
Divorce can greatly reshape a person's estate-planning priorities.
