October, 2014 | Cushing & Dolan, P.C.

What is a special needs trust?

On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Oct 30, 2014 | Trusts

A special needs trust is a very effective estate planning tool for to provide economic security for individuals who are mentally or physically disabled. Essentially, creating a trust allows a trustee to oversee the beneficiary’s finances and the trust usually...

Why to include funeral and burial wishes in your estate plan

On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Oct 24, 2014 | Powers Of Attorney

When most people think of estate planning, they think of creating wills and trusts in order to pass down assets upon death. However, effective estate planning involves much more than just distributing your assets upon death. It should also address many other important...

Five estate planning myths you may have fallen for

On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Oct 23, 2014 | Trusts

Estate planning may be one of the most misunderstood areas of law, especially when it comes to trusts. Unfortunately, these misunderstandings can be very costly and can result in years of conflict, potentially tearing families apart. Here are five of the most common...

Pohlad family feuds with IRS over estate tax

On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Oct 8, 2014 | Estate Taxes

When highly successful individuals pass away, their families can receive a second shock when the Internal Revenue Service demands an excessive amount of money in the estate tax return. This problem, as many wealthy families in Massachusetts and the rest of the country...

Estate planning and the multi-generational IRA

On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Oct 1, 2014 | Trusts

You probably already know that an IRA is an individual retirement account. A multi-generational IRA is an individual retirement account that allows you to leave money to beneficiaries after you die. Multi-generational IRAs, also known as extended or stretch IRAs, are...

What is a special needs trust?

Why to include funeral and burial wishes in your estate plan

Five estate planning myths you may have fallen for

Pohlad family feuds with IRS over estate tax

Estate planning and the multi-generational IRA

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