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On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Nov 4, 2016 | Wills
One of the biggest misconceptions about estate planning is that unless you have children or other heirs, you don't need to worry about your estate. But even if your estate is relatively modest, consisting only of personal items and a couple bank accounts, you still...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Oct 27, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
The Chronicle of Philanthropy, an independent news organization dedicated to covering all things charitable, recently released its annual report outlining the state of charitable giving here in the U.S. and ranking the nation's top 400 charities in terms of total...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Oct 14, 2016 | Estate Taxes
While most people associate October with everything from Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Healthy Lung Month to Columbus Day and, of course, Halloween, it's important not to overlook other important and valuable events taking place during the course of these 31 days....
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Oct 6, 2016 | Powers Of Attorney
Whether based on a traumatic personal experience or a fear of the unknown, many people find the prospect of planning for an incapacitating or potentially deadly injury or illness to be a highly unappealing endeavor. While this makes sense, it's important to understand...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Oct 2, 2016 | Wills
From the mistaken belief that estate planning is reserved for the very wealthy to general unease over the prospect of addressing the topic of death, there are multiple reasons why people choose to forgo the advantages of creating a comprehensive estate plan or even...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Sep 29, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
While our blog always makes a point to highlight the importance of estate planning, we took a slightly different approach this past summer by exploring how Massachusetts' intestate distribution scheme works. Specifically, the intention was to demonstrate how inaction...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Sep 15, 2016 | Wills
Somewhat shockingly, a recent survey found that as many as 64 percent of adults here in the U.S. have not taken the altogether vital step of executing a will. This effectively means that the laws of the state in which they reside will decide how their hard-earned...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Sep 1, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
In our last post, our blog spent some time discussing how those individuals who learn that they will be receiving some sort of inheritance from a deceased family member or friend may ultimately find themselves feeling flattered that their loved one left them a gift,...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Aug 26, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
When a person learns that they will be receiving some manner of inheritance from the estate of a loved one who recently passed, chances are good that they'll feel mixed emotions. On the one hand, they are likely still mourning the recent loss of their friend or family...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Aug 19, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
As the parents of a disabled child, you naturally do everything in your power to ensure that they are not only provided for in every conceivable way, but also that their lives are both happy and fulfilling. While these efforts are to be commended, it's also important...
