When creating an estate plan, you’ll probably think long and hard about what will happen to your assets upon your death. You may not spend nearly as much time learning more about the ways you can protect yourself while you’re alive. This is where a power of attorney...
Effects of Mental Illness on Validity of a Will
Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder can have a profound effect on the way people make decisions. While mild depression and anxiety can affect many of us, severe mental illness can mean that people are classed as mentally incompetent...
3 reasons to revisit an estate plan after you’ve remarried
If you’ve remarried, it’s crucial to think about the impact your new relationship can have on your estate plan. This is particularly important if you and your ex-spouse have children together, or if your new partner has brought children into your family. You may have...
Courts to Begin Gradual Reopening
Last week, the Supreme Judicial Court issued its third updated order on court proceedings during the COVID-19 emergency. At long last, courts will begin a gradual reopening process to the public, with more in-person hearings being scheduled after July 13, 2020. The...
Why You Need a Health Care Proxy and How to Carefully Choose Your Agent
A health care proxy is a legal document that allows you to choose an alternate decision maker for your health care in case you become unable to make your own medical decisions. Regardless of where you live in the country, having a health care proxy keeps you in...
Massachusetts Court Closure Extended Through July 1, 2020
Second Updated Order Regarding Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic Yesterday, May 26, 2020, the Supreme Judicial Court issued an updated order determining that the court closure will remain in effect through...
Moratorium on Condo Collections Found Unconstitutional
BREAKING CONDOMINIUM NEWS: The Attorney General's Regulation dated March 24, 2020 that imposed a moratorium on condominium debt collections has been declared unconstitutional by the District Court sitting in Massachusetts. Condominium associations may again proceed to...
Who is the right person to be your health care proxy?
If you have accepted the challenge to create a comprehensive plan for your estate, you have quickly realized that the process can be quite complex. It often involves some deep soul searching to find the answers to complicated questions regarding the end of your life....
Have you funded your assets to your revocable trust?
If you are one of the few adults in Massachusetts who have visited a legal professional to start the process of making an estate plan, you deserve a hearty congratulations. Not only are you protecting your wishes for your assets and belongings, but you are also saving...
Estate planning for your unusual valuables
Throughout your life, you have been fortunate. Your hard work paid off, and your savvy investments allowed you to spend many comfortable years doing what you enjoy. Others in your position may have traveled, built their dream home or lavished their wealth on their...