Do you know whether your trusts are properly funded? For many Massachusetts residents, wills and trusts make up a significant part of their existing estate plan -- but trusts that are not properly structured can cause more headaches than they are worth. Experts say...
Family gets paid for Nazi-era looting, ending estate litigation
The Boston Museum of Fine Art has settled with the estate of the former owners of several rare porcelain figurines. The settlement marks the end of the probate and estate litigation surrounding the figurines, which were reportedly stolen from a Jewish family in...
How can I secure my business’ future through estate planning?
What could be more important than maintaining your family business? When it comes to estate planning, you may not realize that you have to take special steps to protect your family business assets in Massachusetts. The fact is that about 50 percent of the U.S. gross...
3 facts to know about a living revocable trust
You want to protect your beneficiaries and your estate when you pass away, and you know a will is one way to do that. Another possibility is to have a will and trust, which determine where your assets go while also protecting them after death. Trusts are documents...
The consequences of failing to do estate planning: A family feud
Famous musical artist Prince died without a will - and the battle for his estate is only now beginning. The consequences of failing to do any estate planning could be devastating for Prince's beneficiaries, who now have to mount legal challenges in order to get their...