Author Archives: Jay Butchko
My Close Loved One Passed Away Without A Will In Massachusetts—What Happens Now?
Did your family member or close loved one pass away without a will? It is an issue that many Massachusetts families have gone through. The AARP reports that 6 in 10 U.S. adults lack a will. You may be wondering: What happens to the estate of a person who dies with no will? The… Read More »
Clearing Up Six Misconceptions About Estate Planning In Massachusetts
Did you know that six in ten U.S. adults lack an estate plan? It is an alarming number. The right estate plan can provide much needed legal and financial protection for you and your family. There are many myths about estate planning. At Fisher Law LLC, we are an estate planning firm devoted to… Read More »
Is A Revocable Living Trust Right For Me? Considerations For People In Massachusetts
Every adult in Massachusetts should have a well-calibrated estate plan in place. The right estate plan could include a revocable living trust. The American Bar Association (ABA) explains that a revocable living trust is a trust arrangement that you create within your lifetime that you retain control over. Here, our Norwood estate planning lawyers… Read More »
Does A Child Inherit Their Parent’s Debt In Massachusetts?
Are you concerned about debt? You are far from alone. According to data from CNBC, nearly three quarters of Americans rank debt as their top source of stress. Debt is something that needs to be considered during the estate planning process. You may be wondering: Do children inherit their parents’ debt? The answer is… Read More »
Is An Out-Of-State Will Still Recognized In Massachusetts?
The United States is a mobile society. According to data cited by Bloomberg, nearly 40 percent of the adults in Massachusetts were born outside of the Commonwealth. A move can raise some important estate planning questions. You may be wondering: Is my will from another state still valid if I move to Massachusetts? The… Read More »
Can You Disinherit A Spouse In Massachusetts?
One of the core advantages of estate planning is that it allows you to assert control over what will happen to your own property and assets. With a will, trust, and other estate planning tools, you can effectively carry out your own wishes. You may be wondering: Can you disinherit a spouse in Massachusetts?… Read More »
Here Is Why You Should Have A HIPAA Release As Part Of Your Estate Plan In Massachusetts
A comprehensive estate plan is a must. With a well-designed estate plan, you can be confident that you and your family are properly protected. A HIPAA release is an important part of a modern estate plan—yet most people do not have one. According to data cited by Forbes Magazine, only 18 percent of Americans… Read More »
Power Of Attorney In Massachusetts: What You Can And Cannot Do
Power of attorney (POA) is an important estate planning document. As described by the Massachusetts Office of Attorney General, POA allows another person to act on your behalf in legal and financial matters. There could be a time when you cannot manage your own affairs—ensuring that a trusted loved one has power of attorney… Read More »
Estate Planning Tips For Long-Term Cohabitating Couples In Massachusetts
A growing number of couples are spending their lives together without ever technically getting married. The Pew Research Center reports that more than half of Americans live with a long-term, unmarried partner at some point during their lives. Long-term, unmarried couples have some unique estate planning needs. It is crucial that you and your… Read More »
An Overview Of Adult Guardianship Proceedings In Massachusetts
The need for a guardianship proceeding may be necessary when a person many not be able to manage their own affairs due to either mental or physical inabilities or limitations. It could be because of an illness, such as dementia, a disability, or some other major medical problem. In Massachusetts, a trusted loved one… Read More »