What is probate?
Probate is the legal process of administering a person’s estate after their death. Here are some useful probate terms to know:
What happens to a spouse’s student loans if he or she passes away?
Whether or not private student loans are forgiven at a person’s death depends on the lender. Some lenders do forgive the loan, while others do not.
What are the purposes of a Will?
Although a Will can address many concerns, a Will typically achieves the following objectives depending on a client’s circumstances.
What are the purposes of trusts?
There are many different types of trusts that we use in order to achieve a variety of objectives. Here are some of the reasons we use trusts.
Massachusetts Estate Tax
The Massachusetts estate tax regime operates very differently than the federal one. Below are a few items to note regarding the Massachusetts estate tax.
How Do Assets Pass From Someone Who Dies?
Assets generally passes from a deceased individual to a surviving individual in 1 of 3 different ways.
Common Mistakes in Estate Planning
Here are some common estate planning mistakes many clients make and how you can avoid doing so.