The probate process can be lengthy at the best of times. But there are certain situations that can mean the process takes especially long. If you are starting to plan your estate in the state of Massachusetts, it is likely that you will want to do everything you can...
Estate Administration & Probate
Do I have standing to challenge a will?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Sep 26, 2018 | Estate Administration & Probate
When a person passes away and leaves a will behind, the will in question goes through the probate process unless it is challenged. The vast majority of wills do not get challenged and the inheritance passes down successfully to beneficiaries without issue. If you are...
Understanding the role of the estate executor
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Aug 31, 2018 | Estate Administration & Probate
In any estate plan, an executor needs to be chosen. This is arguably one of the most important decisions that an estate planner will make. The executor of the estate should be a person who is distant enough from the person's affairs to not be biased; however, they...
Should I argue that a will is invalid?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Aug 3, 2018 | Estate Administration & Probate
When a person makes a will during his or her lifetime, it will be used after his or her death in the probate process. However, as a loved one dealing with the administration of the estate, you may come to believe that the will does not reflect your loved one's final...
The key trusts that you should be considering
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 29, 2018 | Estate Administration & Probate
When you start to plan your estate, it is likely that you will quickly become overwhelmed with all of the estate planning options available. It can seem near-impossible to figure out what trust or will solution will work best for you, since there are so many different...
Helpful tips for choosing a power of attorney
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 20, 2018 | Estate Administration & Probate
Making the hard decisions in life is important for your well-being and peace of mind. Whether you are single, married or have children, it is important that you plan your estate as early in life as possible. You should also plant to update it as major life changes...
Your financial checklist after the death of your spouse
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jan 11, 2018 | Estate Administration & Probate
Losing your spouse can be one of the most emotionally challenging things that you will ever have to go through. It is important that anyone going through the loss of his or her spouse seeks emotional guidance and counseling as a first priority. Your mental health and...
Getting a grip on administering your late spouse’s estate
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Dec 8, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate
When you are in the midst of your grief following a spouse's death, carrying out even the simplest of tasks can be too difficult. You might prefer to stay in bed all day mourning your loss. However, you may be the one tasked with the responsibility of administering...
It’s never too early to think about your estate plan
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Nov 17, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate
If you feel as though the years of retirement are far away, you might not have given your estate plan a second thought. But the fact is that whether you have created one or not, you already have an estate plan. This is because the state has general laws that will come...
Can you avoid estate battles among family members?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Sep 29, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate
When a loved one dies, family members don't always act rationally. This is especially true when the will is read and one or more members feel as though they did not receive what they perceived as their fair share of the estate or were passed over entirely. What can be...
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