The idea of looking to the future and considering how certain circumstances may unfold might seem an uncomfortable concept at best. Discussing what will happen when one passes on can be intimidating; unfortunately, death can happen at any given moment. By exploring...
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Estate planning: Outside pressure can alter one’s decisions
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jul 31, 2019 | Wills
When it comes to making important decisions, it might not be uncommon for individuals in Massachusetts and elsewhere to feel pressured into a certain course of action. While in some cases, this outside pressure might not have a significant impact on one's life,...
Knowing the crucial topics to address when drafting a will
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jul 18, 2019 | Wills
While there may be a multitude of individuals in Massachusetts and elsewhere who feel it necessary to plan for the future, some might not always get around to putting their plans in writing. Recent reports indicate that nearly 40% of Americans over the age of 45 do...
Estate planning: A chronic illness may prompt a sense of urgency
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jul 11, 2019 | Wills
The belief that time is on their side may lead many individuals in Massachusetts into delaying the process of planning for the future. However, for those who live with a chronic illness, the reality that time is finite may prompt a sense of urgency toward seeking...
Sudden wealth may alter estate planning preferences
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jul 3, 2019 | Wills
There are a variety of circumstances in which a person in Massachusetts or elsewhere may encounter a sudden and substantial increase in wealth. While this may seem like a dream come true for many, those who experience a significant increase in financial standing may...
Removing uncertainty by asking questions about estate planning
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 26, 2019 | Wills
Many individuals in Massachusetts and elsewhere may feel that one of the most intimidating aspects of planning an estate pertains to considering the unknown. The prospect of asking questions about what will happen should one become incapacitated or pass away can seem...
Estate planning: Keeping digital assets in mind
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 6, 2019 | Wills
In a digital era, it is becoming more and more common for individuals in Massachusetts and elsewhere to store a significant portion of their information online. Although there may be a variety of estate planning options that cover how digital assets will be handled,...
Myths about estate planning may create unnecessary hesitation
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | May 29, 2019 | Wills
There may be many individuals in Massachusetts and elsewhere who place a high level of importance on planning for the future. However, when it comes to making plans for what happens after one is gone, the process may appear somewhat more intimidating. There are also...
Does your spouse agree with your estate planning goals?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | May 16, 2019 | Wills
Estate planning can be complicated if you're married because you and your spouse may not agree on how you should split up your assets. For instance, one woman got married, had a daughter, and then got divorced. She later got married again and had a son. That marriage...
How does writing a will help you right now?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | May 8, 2019 | Wills
You know that writing a will and creating an estate plan can help your heirs, and it can in this way help you in the future. However, you will be gone when your estate plan actually goes into action, so it's easy to think that you're really doing all of this planning...
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