Monthly Archives: June 2024
Estate Planning: Know The Right Way To Name A Guardian For A Minor Child
Are you a parent of a minor child? If so, it is imperative that you make provisions for your child as part of your estate plan—and this includes naming a guardian. As defined by the Massachusetts Court System, a guardianship is “is a legal process that gives the guardian authority to care for and… Read More »
Report: Financial Ruin “Baked Into System” Due To Long-Term Care Costs (How You Can Prepare)
Recently, Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) Health News reported that financial ruin is “baked into the system.” The core issue is that long-term care costs are eating away at the life savings of many people in the United States. It is a very challenging problem. At the same time, there are proactive steps that people… Read More »
The Top Four Estate Planning Mistakes Small Business Owners In Massachusetts Must Avoid
Small businesses make enormous contributions to our community. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce reports that there are more 700,000 small businesses in Massachusetts. If you are a small business owner, it is imperative that you have a comprehensive estate plan in place. At Fisher Law LLC, we help small business owners protect their… Read More »
Four Things You Should Know About Special Needs Trusts In Massachusetts
Do you have a child or grandchild with special needs? If so, it is important to make additional considerations for him or her as part of your estate plan. A Special Needs Trust is a very valuable estate planning tool to help families support vulnerable loved ones without inadvertently causing them the loss of… Read More »