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With a Pending Divorce at the Time of Death, Estate Disputes Arise

Providing for the distribution of your assets upon death is one way to ensure that your loved ones are provided for. Sometimes, however, unique circumstances lead to ambiguity as to certain assets.

Estate Planning an Important Strategy Even for Young Families

Parents in Massachusetts that are taking care of small children are likely already thinking about their future. It is an unfortunate reality, however, that a parent may not always be around to help their child. Therefore, it could be beneficial for families with small children to create an estate plan that would prepare for situations in which one or both parents has passed away. Doing this could provide some stability in a child's life in the unfortunate event that a parent dies.

Redefining Wording in Living Will Clears Up Confusion

Determining whether or not to use heroic methods to prolong the life of a dying person isn't something anyone wants to think about. However, a living will - the document that states these important issues - is something everyone should include as part of their estate planning process. Readers in Worcester may be interested to learn that lawmakers in a neighboring state have clarified the language on the document hospitals and medical professionals use to determine a patient's wishes regarding end-of-life treatment.

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