Many people want to keep control of their property during their lifetime while knowing that those same assets will ultimately pass to the people they intend to provide for. A pour-over will…
As a patient, one of your most fundamental rights is to express your own health care preferences and make decisions about your medical treatment. In Massachusetts, every competent adult 18 or older…
Talking about mortality, our own or that of the people we love, is uncomfortable for most of us. So it is understandable that many people find it hard to know how to…
When you care for a person with disabilities, you understand how important it is to plan years, or even decades, ahead. You may wonder who will help manage their finances or where…
If you are trying to figure out your estate plan in Massachusetts, you have likely heard of both conservatorship and Power of Attorney (POA), but you may still be unclear about the…
Power of attorney (POA) is an important part of your estate planning process, and you must ensure that you entrust the role to the right person. If you need to change or…
If you build a life with your partner without getting married in Massachusetts, you may leave them without the resources they need when you pass away. Massachusetts does not recognize common-law marriage,…
With the rise of online everything, even estate planning may seem to be within your reach without turning to an attorney. However, it’s easy to cause more problems than you solve if…
Not everyone takes the time to create an estate plan, so what happens if someone passes away without a will in Massachusetts? In this blog, a Massachusetts estate planning attorney from Cohen…
Balancing everyday expenses with the investment needed to create a solid estate plan can have you facing hard decisions. You may need skilled guidance when it comes to protecting your assets, but…
