Monthly Archives: October 2025
Trust Planning In Massachusetts: Nominee Realty Trusts
Do you own real estate? If so, it is important to consider the best strategy to handle it in your estate plan. In Massachusetts, nominee realty trusts are a unique tool often used for real estate ownership. Unlike traditional trusts, they act primarily as a title-holding vehicle. One potentially major advantage is that they… Read More »
How Long Is A Typical Will In Massachusetts
A last will and testament is a foundational estate planning document. Every adult should have a well-constructed will. You may be wondering: How long is a typical will in Massachusetts? The short answer is “it depends.” Though, a standard will is usually somewhere between three pages and twenty-six pages, depending upon the goals of… Read More »
Can I Change My Estate Plan As Many Times As I Want?
Life changes. Your estate plan should be able to change with it. In Massachusetts, you generally have the right to revise your estate plan as often as you wish. Whether you want to update a will, modify a trust, or change beneficiaries, the law permits repeated changes as long as you have legal capacity…. Read More »
I Am Married And Do Not Have Children—Do I Still Need An Estate Plan?
Are you married without children? You are certainly not alone. According to the Pew Research Center, more than one in three married couples are currently in the same position. Even if you are married without children, you still need an estate plan. All adults in Massachusetts should have a well-constructed estate plan in place…. Read More »