At some point, many people in their 30s, 40s and 50s will have to confront the difficult realities of an aging parent's diminished physical or mental capacity. At the same time, often these same individuals are also dealing with raising their own children and increasing responsibilities at work.
Why you need to start the estate planning process today
Life is full of surprises and unexpected changes—some good and some more unfortunate. While it's not always possible to anticipate or plan for certain events, in many cases, having a comprehensive estate plan can provide for one’s own benefit as well as that of loved ones.
Holidays provide opportune time to discuss estate planning matters
In just a couple of short weeks, the Thanksgiving holiday will be upon us. As families throughout the Boston area gather to give thanks and spend quality time with one another, it may also be a good time to discuss some weightier topics including aging parents’ plans with regard to estate planning matters.
Divorce triggers important estate plan updates
As readers of this blog have likely come to realize, estate planning is about much more than drafting a will. While ensuring that assets and personal belonging are distributed according to one's wishes upon death is certainly a significant part of estate planning, there are also many important factors that a comprehensive estate plan can help an individual account and plan for during their lifetime.
