Parents & Spouses

When it comes to estate planning, married couples often face a decision: should they combine their assets into a single joint trust, or should each spouse create a separate trust? This choice is [...]

A 2023 Massachusetts appellate court case, Jones v. Jones, casts doubt on the ability of irrevocable trusts to shield assets from division in divorce. The latest in a string of rulings, the court [...]

Estate planning is something that should be a priority for everyone, not just for wealthy families or those with large families. A well thought out estate plan is also crucial for single [...]

Just like cleaning a closet helps you feel more organized, consolidating financial accounts keeps your estate plan tidy. Believe us…you don’t want a rogue account to send your entire estate to [...]

After losing her young husband to a 5 year battle with cancer, Attorney Deb Hedges thought that she would never practice estate planning law again. It just hit too close to home. Losing a spouse [...]

When a loved one has a unique obstacle to wellness, in the form of an illness, disability, learning disorder, addiction, or mental health issue, estate planning is essential to your legacy of [...]

Estate planning for divorced individuals poses a unique set of challenges. In what other circumstance would you find your most cherished assets, your children, in the custody of someone whom you [...]

More and more people are living to an older age than any generation previously. As the population begins to age, planning for long nursing home stays is becoming a more relevant topic. MassHealth [...]