Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Planning For Incapacity In Massachusetts A Checklist That You Can Use
A well-designed estate plan should be comprehensive. Among other things, that means planning for incapacity. While it can be uncomfortable for many people to think about, the reality is that there could come a day when you can no longer reasonably manage your own affairs. At Fisher Law LLC, we help people and families… Read More »
Do You Have To Pay Taxes On A House That You Inherited In Massachusetts?
For many people, because their house is their most valuable asset, it is the central or pivotal piece to their estate plan. . Real estate may be passed on to a child or another individual(s). What happens when someone inherits real estate in Massachusetts? Will they be required to pay taxes? Within this blog… Read More »
Can An Estate Skip Probate In Massachusetts?
The Massachusetts Court System explains that probate is “the process of transferring property and ownership after someone has died.” Unfortunately, probate can sometimes be a slow, frustrating process. This raises an important question: Can you skip probate in Massachusetts? The short answer is “it depends”—some estates in the Commonwealth can bypass formal probate. Within… Read More »
Can I Transfer Real Estate Into A Trust?
For many people, real estate is among their most valuable assets. Protecting real estate—whether you are dealing with your primary residence, a rental unit, or any other property—is an important part of estate planning. This raises an important question: Can I transfer my real estate in a trust? In Massachusetts, the answer is “yes”—but… Read More »
Can I Leave Money To Charity Through My Will?
Are you interested in supporting a good cause through your estate? You may be wondering: Can I leave money to a charity using my Will? The short answer is “yes”—though, depending on the amount and the purpose, a charitable trust can sometimes be a better option. Within this article, our Boston estate planning attorney… Read More »
Dealing With Housing: Considerations For Seniors In Massachusetts
Housing is an incredibly important issue for senior citizens and their families. Seniors need to be sure that they have a safe, secure, comfortable, and financially-viable living arrangement. Beyond that, senior citizens also need to have the right estate planning documents in place to protect their property and deal with it after they pass… Read More »
Can You Change Your Will On Your Deathbed?
A Last Will and Testament or Will is a key estate planning document. It is crucial that your Will truly reflect your intentions. As long as a person is legally competent, he or she retains the right to make changes to a Will—even if they are on their deathbed. In Massachusetts deathbed changes to… Read More »
Estate Planning In Massachusetts: What Is The Best Way To Leave An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) To My Heirs?
Do you have a retirement account? Whether it is an IRA or a Roth IRA, a retirement account is an important asset. It is crucial that you are able to pass on your retirement savings to your beneficiaries in the most effective, efficient manner. What is the right estate planning strategy? Within this article,… Read More »
What To Know About The 2023 Massachusetts Tax Relief Plan (Estate Tax Considerations)
According to a report from Forbes Magazine, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey recently signed a comprehensive tax relief plan into law. The new legislation could have significant implications for certain estates in the Commonwealth. Within this blog post, our Boston estate planning attorneys highlight the most important things that you should understand about the Massachusetts… Read More »
Bring In The New Year With A Review Of Your Estate Plan
According to the AARP, the majority of Americans do not have an estate plan in place. If you have a comprehensive estate plan, you are doing better than most—but you might not be properly protected. An estate plan that has fallen out-of-date may not protect your interests or achieve your goals. Here, our Boston… Read More »