Living Wills vs. Living Trusts in Massachusetts

Living Wills vs. Living Trusts in Massachusetts

Regarding estate planning, living wills and living trusts are two essential tools to consider. Both can help ensure your wishes are fulfilled, but they do so in different ways. Here’s an overview of how living wills and living trusts work in Massachusetts: Living...
What Type of Will Should I Get

What Type of Will Should I Get

I often meet clients who walk into my office and immediately tell me what they need. They say, “I just need a simple Will, nothing fancy, I don’t have much,” or “My estate’s not complicated; I only have my two adult kids, and they know what to do if I go, but I just...
Understanding Probate in Massachusetts

Understanding Probate in Massachusetts

When a Massachusetts resident dies, their estate must go through probate before assets can be distributed to heirs. Probate is the court-supervised process of administering and distributing the deceased’s estate. Here is a basic overview of how probate works in...