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On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Aug 13, 2015 | Wills
While same sex marriage has been allowed in Massachusetts for over 10 years, the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the legality of such unions, has brought to light some of the matters that same sex-couples should address. For example, LGBT couples...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Aug 6, 2015 | Wills
Upon hearing the term estate planning, many people experience feelings of anxiety and worry. Let's face it, no one wants to think about their own mortality and many people solely equate the estate planning process with just that. In reality, there are numerous reasons...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jul 28, 2015 | Trusts
The U.S. Census Department estimates that approximately 20 percent of the U.S. population is living with a physical or mental disability. For a parent of a child who is born with a serious medical condition or who is diagnosed with major depressive disorder, there are...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jul 27, 2015 | Trusts
Financial giant UBS recently released the results from a study that shows just how much the definition of "family" has changed over the years, and why that matters for the estate planning world. The study revealed that a whopping 34 percent of the high-net-worth or...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jul 16, 2015 | Wills
There are many unknowns in life. These uncertainties become especially apparent when one contemplates his or her future long-term care and health needs. While there's no way to predict the future or truly know how much money you'll need or be able to leave to your...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jul 7, 2015 | Powers Of Attorney
While it's the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. and ultimately affects one-third of elderly adults, many people fail to truly understand what Alzheimer's disease is or how it affects those who are both directly and indirectly impacted. Currently, more than 5...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 30, 2015 | Trusts
According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, there are an estimated 75 million dogs and 85 million cats living in U.S. households. To many pet owners, a dog or cat is more than just a pet and is viewed as a member of one's family. It...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 24, 2015 | Wills
Many Massachusetts residents would likely consider a will to be the most important estate planning document. In many cases, a last will and testament serves as the cornerstone of a comprehensive estate plan and provides directives for the distribution of an...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 24, 2015 | Estate Taxes
Last year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced a landmark shift in the societal makeup of the U.S. when it announced that single adults in the U.S. now outnumber those that are married. To put things into perspective of just how big of change this is, in 1950...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 9, 2015 | Wills
Most people focus heavily on their retirement accounts, investment funds, life insurance policies and real property when planning their estate, paying little attention to personal property such as family heirlooms, jewelry, art and collections. However, personal...
