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What Do I Need in my Estate Plan?

February 20, 2020 by Emily Prince 1 Comment

Creating an estate plan was something my husband and I talked about doing for years. Here is what you need to include in your estate plan.

Creating an estate plan was something my husband and I talked about doing for years. We knew it was important, yet kept pushing it further down on our to-do list since we were healthy, childless and had a hard time facing our mortality. When I became pregnant with my second son, we decided the time […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Guardianship Tagged With: children, estate plan, executor, guardian, healthcare proxy, jargon, Massachusetts, personal representative, power of attorney, probate, taxes, trust, will

Guardianship of Minor Children and Incapacitated Adults

October 17, 2019 by Rebecca Leave a Comment

How does someone appoint a guardian for their children; or become a guardian of a child in their care; or a child with special needs who is turning 18?

Do you ever stay awake at night wondering who will take care of your children in the unlikely event something happens to you and your spouse?  Life is unpredictable and as parents we are wired to worry about our children.  Establishing a guardianship plan for your minor children is a simple way to prepare for […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Guardianship Tagged With: children, estate plan, guardian, Massachusetts, parents, special needs

How Much Does a Divorce Cost?

August 6, 2019 by Rebecca Leave a Comment

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How much does a divorce cost? It depends. It depends on how well parties can agree on how to divide assets, debts, co-parent the children, and whether and how much one party will receive ongoing financial support from the other. Parties can choose several routes through the divorce process: Do it yourselves (“DIY”), Support from […]

Filed Under: Family Law, Mediation Tagged With: alimony, children, custody, divorce, divorce process, finances, Massachusetts, Mediation, parents

Four Documents Young Adults Should Take to College

June 4, 2019 by Rebecca 1 Comment

Four Documents Young Adults Shouldn't Leave Home Without

  Turning 18 years old comes with new privileges, responsibilities, and privacies. Among them are managing finances, education, and healthcare needs. In other words, Adulting. In the eyes of school administrators and healthcare providers, your child has become an adult. This means that your young adult needs to provide permission for you to access their […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Family Law Tagged With: children, estate plan, FERPA, finances, healthcare proxy, HIPAA, Massachusetts, parents, power of attorney

Do You Need a Trust?

May 14, 2019 by Rebecca 1 Comment

  I am frequently asked whether a trust is necessary, and I give the most legal answer I know: It depends. There are many different types of trusts, that serve many different purposes. They can shelter assets to reduce estate tax liability, protect privacy during the probate process, provide for responsible financial management of a […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Finances, Probate Tagged With: children, estate plan, finances, life insurance, Massachusetts, probate, special needs, taxes, trust, will

What Every Divorcing Parent Should Know About Custody

August 15, 2018 by Rebecca Leave a Comment

What Every Divorcing Parent Should Know about Custody

If you have children with your spouse, divorce won’t be the end of your relationship. You’ll both need to figure out a partnership that works for your child’s best interests. Divorced parents typically share custody and need to communicate about everything from schedules to educational plans. Here are some basics: There is a Difference between […]

Filed Under: Family Law Tagged With: children, custody, divorce, jargon, Massachusetts, parents

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