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Four Tips To Reduce Your Risk Your Family Will End Up In A Conflict In Your Estate
An estate plan should be comprehensive and customized to meet your specific needs. Without a proper, proactive estate plan, there is a serious risk that your family will end up in a major conflict. At Fisher Law LLC, we are committed to helping people and families in Massachusetts solve problems before they arise. Here,… Read More »
Five Estate Planning Myths That Too Many People Still Believe
Estate planning is complicated. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about how estate planning actually works. At Fisher Law LLC, we are committed to helping people and families put the right plan in place. Within this article, our Boston estate planning attorney dispels five estate planning myths that far too many people… Read More »
Can I Set Up A POA That Only Takes Effect If I Am Incapacitated?
Are you preparing an estate plan? It is a best practice to have a Durable Power of Attorney (“DPOA”, which is sometimes referred to as just a “POA”) in place. You may be wondering: Can I set up a power of attorney that will only become active if I am incapacitated? In Massachusetts, the… Read More »
Three Tips For Using A Trust To Protect Assets In Massachusetts
Asset protection is one of the most important aspects of comprehensive estate planning. It is too often overlooked. Asset protection requires deliberate planning under Massachusetts law. A properly structured trust can shield assets from certain creditors, preserve wealth for beneficiaries, and reduce exposure in high-risk professions. At Fisher Law LLC, we have extensive experience… Read More »
You Cannot Rely On Medicare Or Nursing Home Care Coverage In Massachusetts
Medicare is an important public health program. It helps to ensure that senior citizens are able to access the care that they need. However, Medicare will generally not pay for nursing home care. The program only offers limited, short-term nursing home care coverage. Medicaid is the public program for nursing home costs. The difference… Read More »
Can I Leave Care Instructions For My Disabled Child As Part Of My Estate Plan In Massachusetts?
Do you have a disabled child or another close loved one with special needs? If so, you can (and often should) leave some form of care instructions for them as part of your estate plan. At Fisher Law LLC, we have extensive experience with special needs planning. Here, our Boston estate planning attorney explains… Read More »
Can We Skip Probate Entirely In Massachusetts?
Probate has the potential to be a long, complicated process in Massachusetts. You may be wondering: Is it possible to skip probate? The short answer is “it depends.” Some estates may not have to go through the full probate process. Further, there are many specific assets that can skip probate with the proper planning…. Read More »
Four Reasons Why Young Adults In Massachusetts Should Have A Will
As a young person, there is a reasonably good chance that you do not have a will. The data shows that only around 1 in 5 adults under the age of 35 have a will in place (Gallup). That is a mistake. All adults should have a will. At Fisher Law LLC, we believe… Read More »
Do Spouses In Massachusetts Typically Share One Estate Plan?
You and your spouse should both have an estate plan. While spouses should have estate plans that are complementary, they do not technically “share” one estate plan. At Fisher Law LLC, we have extensive experience with estate planning or married couples. Here, our Walpole estate planning lawyer provides a more comprehensive guide to estate… Read More »
Estate Planning For Parents: What If My Spouse And I Do Not Agree On Guardianship For Our Kids?
As a parent of young kids or teenagers who are developing an estate plan, it is crucial that you put a guardianship in place. Doing so will help to protect your children if the unthinkable happens. However, if you and your spouse cannot agree on the terms of the guardianship, things can get more… Read More »