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Estate Planning

Changes to Wills Can Cause Divides in Families

Changes to a will can split a family up and lead to long legal battles, especially when those changes cut someone out of the will. That is what happened to one woman whose father had passed away while she was still in college, years before she also lost her grandmother on that side. She had stayed in touch with her grandmother, who was suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's, as well as she could.

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Estate Planning Considerations for the Childless in Massachusetts

One thing that can make estate planning complicated for those in Massachusetts and elsewhere is simply not having any children. Not only do children often end up as the ones who receive money or property, but they also can play a large role in the whole process by helping to distribute that money. If someone is setting up a will or trust and has no children, what should they do?

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Trusts and Life Insurance Policies

While some may think that trusts are only for those who are very well off financially, a trust can be an important estate planning tool for anyone, especially those with children. A trust allows you to set specific assets aside to be dispersed according to terms that you set forth. A designated trustee is responsible for ensuring that your wishes for the trust are carried out properly, and the beneficiaries are those who are able to use the assets.

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