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On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 15, 2016 | Trusts
Ask any financial or legal professional to list the primary goals of estate planning and chances are very good that they'll put avoiding probate near the very top. This is largely because the probate process can prove to be highly time-consuming, very public and...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 9, 2016 | Estate Taxes
For the vast majority of people, the principal motivation for putting in long hours, fighting for promotions and keeping an eye out for new employment opportunities is providing for their family. Indeed, many of these hard-working individuals are savvy enough to...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 1, 2016 | Trusts
In a series of posts, we've spent some time discussing how those who find themselves wanting to donate a sizeable sum to a preferred charitable organization while retaining some fiscal benefit and realizing some tax benefits may want to consider the creation of a...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | May 27, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
If you've taken the time to meet with a legal professional to discuss your estate planning goals and execute a strategy designed to realize these goals -- perhaps creating both a will and living trust -- you should take a moment to congratulate yourself for a job well...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | May 17, 2016 | Trusts
In our last post, we discussed how those looking to leave a not insubstantial amount to a favorite cause or charitable organization should consider executing what is known as a charitable trust, an estate planning mechanism that can help them both accomplish their...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | May 12, 2016 | Trusts
When it comes to the idea of setting aside some of your hard-earned funds for a favorite charity in your estate plan, you may experience some degree of uncertainty. For example, you may worry that any decently sized amount of money set aside for charity would...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | May 6, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
The idea of sitting down to execute a comprehensive estate plan can understandably prove to be a somewhat daunting proposition to many people. That's because it not only forces them to take a serious look at their assets and liabilities, but also address the prospect...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 27, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
Last Thursday, people in Massachusetts and around the world were stunned and saddened to learn that Prince died. The prolific singer, songwriter, producer and performer was just 57 years old and police in his hometown of Minneapolis continue to investigate what...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 25, 2016 | Wills
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, today men and women are waiting longer to marry and some are foregoing marriage altogether and opting instead to remain in long-term and committed relationships. In cases where one individual in a committed relationship is involved...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 14, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
We’ve previously discussed some of the estate planning challenges that parents with more than one child face when it comes to inheritance matters. Often, parents wish to be as fair and equitable as possible when leaving assets, property and personal belongings...
