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Can A Person Make A Will If They Are Under A Conservatorship In Massachusetts?
There may be a time when an elderly or otherwise vulnerable person is not in a position to manage his or her own affairs. This person may be placed in a conservatorship. A person under a conservatorship cannot write or revise a will. Here, our Boston estate planning attorney explains the key things to… Read More »
Can You Use A Will To Leave A Conditional Gift?
A will is your opportunity to control what happens to your estate. You can use it to leave money and property to your chosen heirs. You may be wondering: Can I use my will to leave a conditional gift? The short answer is “yes”—though, not all conditions are enforceable and a trust is often… Read More »
Can You Use A Will To Avoid Probate In Massachusetts?
Avoiding probate is an estate planning goal of a lot of people—and with good reason. Probate can be a time-consuming, confusing, and even frustrating process. This raises an important question: Can you use your will to avoid probate in Massachusetts? The answer is “no”—while there are strategies to limit your exposure to probate, a… Read More »
What Is A Spendthrift Trust?
Do you want to leave money or property to support a loved one? A trust may be one of the most effective, efficient options. If you have concerns about how your loved one will manage the funds—which is especially common for people who want to leave support for a teenager, college student, or young… Read More »
Can A Beneficiary Also Serve As A Trustee In Massachusetts?
A trust can be an effective, efficient way to leave assets to one or more beneficiaries. When you set up a trust in Massachusetts, you must appoint a trustee to oversee it. This raises an important question: Can the beneficiary of a trust also serve as the trustee? The answer is generally “yes”—though it… Read More »
LGBTQ+ Estate Planning In Massachusetts
The Williams Institute estimates that there are approximately 14 million LGBTQ+ adults nationwide. Though, the true figure may be significantly higher as the community’s size can be difficult to estimate. LGBTQ+ people and couples may have some unique estate planning needs. At Fisher Law LLC, we have the experience to help LGBTQ+ estate planning…. Read More »
Four Strategies To Leave Money/Property To Benefit A Charity As Part Of Your Estate Plan
Are you considering leaving money, property, or other assets to charity as part of your estate plan? If you, you will obviously want to make the biggest possible impact. There are specific estate planning strategies that you can use to leave a gift to support a good cause in a cost-effective manner. Within this… Read More »
Is Your Estate Plan Good Enough? Five Questions To Ask
Estate planning matters. It can also sometimes feel impenetrable. You may be wondering if the current estate plan that you have in place is truly good enough. At Fisher Law LLC, we provide solutions-based estate planning services. Here, our Boston estate planning lawyer highlights the five key questions that you need to ask yourself… Read More »
What Percentage Of People Are Required To Pay The Estate Tax?
A big part of estate planning is preparing your finances so that you can leave the most for the people who care about. Estate taxes are a concern for a lot of people. This raises an important question: How many people are actually required to pay the estate tax? The short answer is that… Read More »
Can A Person With Health Care Proxy Override A Living Will?
A proper estate plan should be truly comprehensive. It should provide adequate protection to you and your family regardless of what tomorrow might bring—and that includes planning for health care needs and the risk of incapacity. For most people, this means adding a Living Will and a Health Care Proxy to their estate plan…. Read More »