Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Is A Spendthrift Trust?
Do you want to leave money or property to support a loved one? A trust may be one of the most effective, efficient options. If you have concerns about how your loved one will manage the funds—which is especially common for people who want to leave support for a teenager, college student, or young… Read More »
Can A Beneficiary Also Serve As A Trustee In Massachusetts?
A trust can be an effective, efficient way to leave assets to one or more beneficiaries. When you set up a trust in Massachusetts, you must appoint a trustee to oversee it. This raises an important question: Can the beneficiary of a trust also serve as the trustee? The answer is generally “yes”—though it… Read More »
LGBTQ+ Estate Planning In Massachusetts
The Williams Institute estimates that there are approximately 14 million LGBTQ+ adults nationwide. Though, the true figure may be significantly higher as the community’s size can be difficult to estimate. LGBTQ+ people and couples may have some unique estate planning needs. At Fisher Law LLC, we have the experience to help LGBTQ+ estate planning…. Read More »
Four Strategies To Leave Money/Property To Benefit A Charity As Part Of Your Estate Plan
Are you considering leaving money, property, or other assets to charity as part of your estate plan? If you, you will obviously want to make the biggest possible impact. There are specific estate planning strategies that you can use to leave a gift to support a good cause in a cost-effective manner. Within this… Read More »
Is Your Estate Plan Good Enough? Five Questions To Ask
Estate planning matters. It can also sometimes feel impenetrable. You may be wondering if the current estate plan that you have in place is truly good enough. At Fisher Law LLC, we provide solutions-based estate planning services. Here, our Boston estate planning lawyer highlights the five key questions that you need to ask yourself… Read More »
What Percentage Of People Are Required To Pay The Estate Tax?
A big part of estate planning is preparing your finances so that you can leave the most for the people who care about. Estate taxes are a concern for a lot of people. This raises an important question: How many people are actually required to pay the estate tax? The short answer is that… Read More »
Can A Person With Health Care Proxy Override A Living Will?
A proper estate plan should be truly comprehensive. It should provide adequate protection to you and your family regardless of what tomorrow might bring—and that includes planning for health care needs and the risk of incapacity. For most people, this means adding a Living Will and a Health Care Proxy to their estate plan…. Read More »
Why It Is Best To Make Final Arrangements As Part Of Your Estate Plan
An estate plan should be comprehensive. You can use your estate plan to make provisions for your minor children, your property and assets, and your end-of-life care. It is also a best practice to include instructions for your final arrangements as part of your estate plan. At Fisher Law LLC, we help people and… Read More »
How Do I Choose The Beneficiary For My Estate Plan?
Are you putting together your estate plan in Massachusetts? If so, it is crucial that you identify the people who you want to benefit from your property and assets. At Fisher Law LLC, we people and families navigate even the most complex of estate planning matters. Here, our Boston estate planning lawyer highlights key… Read More »
Reverse Mortgages And Estate Planning: A Guide
For many people in Massachusetts, their home equity is among their most important assets. As you age, you may consider looking for options to “tap” that equity. A reverse mortgage is one potential option. There are advantages and disadvantages to using a reverse mortgage. It is crucial that you and your family are able… Read More »