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Estate Planning

Some Considerations During the Estate Planning Process

Estate planning can sometimes be a complex task for Massachusetts residents. However, by asking a series of questions, individuals may be able to determine what their plans will look like. The most important question to grapple with may be how an individual communicates with future heirs or others who may be tasked with administering an estate. Communication is important as not all heirs may receive an equal inheritance.

Estate Planning and Trusts

Individuals in Massachusetts who are planning their estate may wish to consider the value of a trust. Trusts can be more flexible and useful for individuals with a variety of assets and needs than many people may realize.

Using a Health Care Proxy in Massachusetts

A living will is a document that sets forth a person's wishes regarding medical treatment, and the terms or the documents are usually enacted when there is medical emergency or when the person drafting the document is incapacitated. In Massachusetts, however, living wills are not binding. That is, courts and health care providers may look to them for assistance in making decisions, but medical professionals in Massachusetts are not bound by the terms of a living will.

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