We now live in a world where many of our most prized possessions are housed on computers, websites and cloud-based storage. Additionally, we now access many of our valuable financial accounts online, often opting to receive paperless statements and communications. But...
Month: May 2014
Steps for creating a pet trust
Last week, we discussed how Massachusetts residents who care deeply about their pets can create trusts that provide for their furry friends in case they are no longer able to do so themselves. With May being National Pet Month, we wanted to explore the topic of pet...
Protecting a furry family member with a pet trust
Many people in Massachusetts have pets such as dogs or cats that they consider family members. Although our furry friends don't have life expectancies as long as we would like, it is possible to be outlived by a pet. While a pet owner would like to think that someone...
Four basic tools you need in your estate planning toolbox
Many people are put off by the idea of executing a complex and expensive estate plan, but the good news is that most people don't need one. Instead, a basic estate plan will suffice for the majority of Massachusetts residents. If you meet with an estate planning...
Why estate planning should be on every baby boomer’s to-do list
The youngest members of the baby boomer generation are entering their 50s this year, which means a large percentage of the population in Massachusetts and the rest of the United States is nearing or has reached retirement age. Although people are living longer,...
