We are certainly living in an unprecedented time. Just turning on the news broadcast invokes a sense of panic and uncertainty. While there are numerous concerns during the COVID-19 public health emergency, there is one thing that individuals and families can do as a...
What happens if a person dies without a will?
Like other states, Massachusetts has laws which determine how an estate gets distributed when someone dies without a will. These laws also apply when a person has a will, but the will is deemed invalid under the laws of this state. In some cases, a will may be valid...
Working through the probate process in Massachusetts
The death of a close friend or loved one can be a difficult time for any Massachusetts resident. However, what if the deceased person named you as the personal representative of the estate in his or her will? Many people may think that things just got even harder due...
A Discussion of Special Needs Trusts
Depending upon the types of disabilities or needs that a person faces an individual may be able to secure certain financial benefits from the federal government. For example, when an individual has a disease or ailment that prevents them from working and that is...
What is the difference in a living will and a last will and testament?
If you have ever found yourself being admitted to a hospital, or in any other situation that involves triage, you have likely been asked whether or not you have a living will. It is probably safe to say that a great majority of people do not know that a living will is...