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On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 29, 2013 | Estate Planning
In recent years, Congressional action on esate taxes has focused on raising the exemption amount. The changes have increased the amount of assets that can be excluded from the federal estate tax. Individuals can now pass along up to $5.25 million without tax...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 23, 2013 | Wills
It sounds like something that would happen only in an old-fashioned board game. A long-last relative dies, leaving you a big bequest that solves all of your money problems. In a recent Massachusetts case, however, two women did inherit money from a long-lost relative....
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 15, 2013 | Estate Planning
Estate planning and administration are highly traditional areas of the law. This tradition reflects centuries of common law practice, along with modern statutes. Increasingly, however, taking care of an estate after someone dies involves dealing with issues regarding...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 8, 2013 | Trusts
Life never stands still. Even when you have crafted an estate plan that makes sense for you and your family, it's only natural that changes will come up. This doesn't mean there was anything wrong with your earlier planning. It simply means that life is dynamic and it...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 2, 2013 | Estate Planning
Succession planning is important for any organization. But it is particularly important for small businesses - especially it is a family-run small business. In a small business owned or operated by a family, changes in the family structure can directly affect the...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Mar 27, 2013 | Estate Planning
Massachusetts was the first state to legalize same-sex marriage. Eight more states have followed. But much remains to be clarified, even for same-sex couples in Massachusetts and those other states, about what their rights are under federal law. That is why today's...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Mar 18, 2013 | Estate Planning
The word "fiduciary" derives from the Latin word for faith or trust. And in essence, a breach of fiduciary duty involves a breach of trust. "Trust" is also a legal term for a property right that one party exercises for the benefit of another. Those who exercise such...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Mar 13, 2013 | Elder Law
Long-term care insurance: the very words summon up a range of emotions in families trying to make intelligent choices to plan for future care. It's a product whose value is so unpredictable that it's rather like a riddle for all concerned. How could something be at...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Mar 4, 2013 | Estate Planning
Why is it important to make sure your estate planning documents are in order? For a reminder, one need only look to the recent case of the legendary singer James Brown. The estate of the man often called "the godfather of soul" has been the subject of contentious...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Feb 25, 2013 | Estate Planning
Lawyers who help clients with estate planning are clear in their message about the importance of getting a health care directive in place. Sometimes called a living will, these documents help to guide care decisions when someone no longer has the capacity to do so for...
