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On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 9, 2015 | Trusts
Choosing a trustee is an extremely important decision that many Massachusetts residents put a lot of thought into. Unfortunately, despite your best efforts, the trustee you initially appoint does always end up being your best advocate. But just because you aren't...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 7, 2015 | Estate Taxes
Estate planning and taxes are inseparable. With the idea of preserving assets within the estate, there are a number of considerations going into this including estate taxation, creation of powers of attorney, wills and trusts, and the possible setting up of...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Mar 31, 2015 | Wills
Effective estate planning is just as important, if not more important, for people without children as it is for people with children. There are two main issues that people without children need to address in their estate plans: who you want to make end of life...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Mar 25, 2015 | Estate Taxes
The U.S. housing market is finally on the upswing, and one contributing factor could be the uptick in international buyers who are purchasing property in America. The National Association of Realtors recently reported that real estate sales to international clients...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Mar 18, 2015 | Wills
During the estate planning process, most people focus primarily on making sure their children are provided for, and they give little thought to their digital accounts. But people often underestimate just how much of their lives take place online these days. Most...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Mar 11, 2015 | Estate Administration & Probate
Being named as an executor of an estate is not a small job. Ultimately, the responsibility of the executor is to make sure that a person’s last wishes are granted, according to his or her last will and testament. As we explained in an article on our website, the...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Mar 5, 2015 | Wills
There is a common misconception that just having a will in place will be sufficient to protect a person's wishes and assets. People assume that they can draw up a will, expect that the terms will be carried out as specified and never have to worry about any potential...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Mar 4, 2015 | Wills
For years, distraught family members were angered and hurt over Facebook’s unwillingness to hand over the passwords of accounts belonging to members who had passed away. Instead, Facebook had the policy to put an automatic freeze on a member’s account...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Feb 20, 2015 | Powers Of Attorney
When most people hear the term "getting your affairs in order" they think about creating a plan for what should happen with their estate after they are gone. But another very important situation to plan for is if a medical crisis leaves you too sick to make your own...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Feb 12, 2015 | Wills
If you are someone with significant assets to pass down to your children or grandchildren, you might be reluctant to talk to your heirs about the inheritances they will be receiving. People have many reasons for wanting to avoid the "inheritance talk" with their...
