If you’re the executor of a loved one’s or friend’s estate, you may learn (or have already known) that they designated that their home, along with the furniture and other belongings in it, be sold after they died. Generally, when people stipulate this, they also...
Estate Administration & Probate
Do you want your estate to pass through probate or not?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jan 25, 2022 | Estate Administration & Probate
One key decision to make when creating your estate plan is whether or not you want your estate to pass through probate. You might want it to reassure the beneficiaries that a court is overseeing things. Or, you may not have that many assets to worry about and value...
Can you disinherit your spouse as revenge for an unsuccessful marriage?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jan 13, 2022 | Estate Administration & Probate
If your spouse has been abusive toward you or cheated on you, you may have felt trapped in a miserable marriage. Some people, for medical, religious or personal reasons, cannot file for divorce even when they have a truly toxic relationship with their spouse. If you...
Do you have to worry about your debts when estate planning?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Sep 2, 2021 | Estate Administration & Probate
There are a lot of personal factors that you have to consider when planning your estate. For example, which family members will receive your biggest assets? Who will manage your affairs if you become incapacitated and after you die? With all the focus on end-of-life...
Don’t have many assets? You might still benefit from a trust
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Feb 12, 2021 | Estate Administration & Probate
While plenty of people feel like trusts are only for the wealthiest people and couples in the U.S., the truth is that trusts are beneficial to individuals from all walks of life. Trusts can be used to help pass down assets, could hold life insurance benefits after you...
Why you should consider an advanced health care directive
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Oct 8, 2020 | Estate Administration & Probate
The end of life has many similarities with the beginning. You may need help to eat or bathe, and you may need someone else to make decisions on your behalf. As a child, your parents do this for you. As an adult, you can use an advanced health care directive to have...
Creating a special needs trust can support a loved one for life
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 11, 2020 | Estate Administration & Probate
When you have a loved one with special needs, you often have to think more carefully about their circumstances than you would for someone without those needs. The kind of special needs someone has, their age and the benefits they currently receive can all impact the...
Can the same person take on important roles during probate?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jan 7, 2020 | Estate Administration & Probate
Getting one's final wishes in order can be a difficult but important task to complete. During this time, Massachusetts residents will not only need to think about their plans themselves but also about how those plans will be executed during the probate process....
What happens when a beneficiary dies during probate?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Dec 9, 2019 | Estate Administration & Probate
Handling the final affairs of an estate can have its complications. Even if certain aspects seem straightforward, events could transpire that make the process more difficult. For instance, if a beneficiary dies before receiving an inheritance from a Massachusetts...
What steps are needed when probating an estate?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Dec 28, 2018 | Estate Administration & Probate
Nobody likes probate proceedings because it takes time to complete, and it can represent an additional expense after your loved one dies. However, the probate process is usually going to be necessary and -- to a certain extent -- unavoidable. With a sound estate plan,...
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