If you know anything about estate planning, you have probably heard the term “executor” before. And you may even know that an executor is in charge of handling a person’s estate according to their last will and testament. But you probably...
Month: November 2014
Are children entitled to an inheritance?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Nov 19, 2014 | Wills
This is a question that is frequently asked to estate planning lawyers, and the answer is no. Parents are not legally required to leave anything to their children. If an unmarried parent dies without a will, the rules of intestacy would result in all of the...
Coffee company at issue in bitter will dispute
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Nov 11, 2014 | Trusts
We often discuss the conflict that can arise between first and second families when a loved one dies and does not have an effective estate plan in place. But even with an estate plan, conflict can still erupt when the loved one made contradictory promises to members...
When flexibility is key, consider a discretionary trust
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Nov 5, 2014 | Trusts
You don't know what the future holds. Nobody does. When it comes to creating your Massachusetts estate plan, the uncertainties of life may be reason enough to consider a discretionary trust. This type of estate planning tool can give your chosen trustee much greater...
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