One of the advantages of using trusts in your estate plan is tax mitigation. While trusts are well-known to help reduce estate taxes, they are also becoming increasingly more common for income [...]
The most frequently asked question for an elder law attorney is “How can I qualify for MassHealth to pay for nursing home expenses?” The answer depends on how much time you have to prepare.
You’re resourceful and capable, so why should you think twice before setting up a DIY estate plan? Here are 8 reasons why an online DIY estate plan is risky.
After losing her young husband to a 5 year battle with cancer, Attorney Deb Hedges thought that she would never practice estate planning law again. It just hit too close to home. Losing a spouse [...]
When a loved one has a unique obstacle to wellness, in the form of an illness, disability, learning disorder, addiction, or mental health issue, estate planning is essential to your legacy of [...]
When holding title to any asset on behalf of multiple trusts or entities, having a nominee or agent on behalf of the entities can be more convenient. The nominee trust is a tool that meets this [...]