HBO’s series, Big Little Lies, won eight Emmy Awards for its emotional depiction of the struggles of three women in a small, wealthy community. Struggles with gossip, with abuse, and even murder. If you haven’t watched the series, you may want to bookmark this article and return after you have watched, as it contains spoilers! […]
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Now that you have an Estate Plan: What do you Do with the Documents?
You’ve signed a dozen papers in front of witnesses and your attorney hands you the paperwork that constitutes your estate plan. What do you do with it now? Store your original will in a safe place Your heirs will have to file your original Will in order to have it take effect, so store it […]
Three Estate Planning Essentials for Parents
In Massachusetts, simple estate planning for parents of minor children can be boiled down to three items on a “to do” list. My “To Do” list is a mile long. I’m going to guess that yours is, too. Every day, I write down the Top Three Things I need to get done that day. Schedule […]
Do You Need A Living Will?
If you ask a lawyer a general legal question, 99% of the time, the answer will be “it depends.” That is not the case if you ask a Massachusetts lawyer, “Do I need a living will?” The answer will always be “No.” Why? A “Living Will” is a legally binding document that identifies a […]
Suddenly On Your Own? Here’s How to Start Managing Your Family’s Finances.
Are you the family finance manager — all of a sudden? Whether you recently separated or your spouse has become unable to take care of the bills, taking charge of your family’s finances can be overwhelming at first. You may feel like you have no clue where to begin. Here is your roadmap. 1. Look […]
Why My Estate Plan is on my Summer Bucket List
A “Bucket” List is a list of things that people want to do before they kick the bucket. It usually contains daredevil or exotic activities, like skydiving or visiting Paris. Some people have started to create summer bucket lists — things they hope to do during the upcoming summer. My summer bucket list is both: […]