There’s no doubt that losing a parent is hard. As you try to cope with the emotional realities of losing a close loved one, you also have to deal with the financial implications of their passing. Oftentimes, this takes the shape of estate and trust administration. On...
probate
Why do some try to avoid the probate process?
Probate is a legal process that endeavors to settle outstanding issues that are related to the disposition of individuals' end-of-life estates. For some Massachusetts residents, probate is a necessary component of closing out the legal and financial issues that come...
Under what circumstances may probate be necessary?
Many Massachusetts residents take it upon themselves to prepare estate plans that minimize their chances of having to go through probate. Probate is not an inherently bad process, but it can be time consuming and costly if it drags on long after a decedent's passing....
How long can an estate be stuck in the probate courts?
As with all legal matters, readers should be aware that their individual probate timelines may be very different from those of others who also must go through the process. As every Massachusetts resident will pass on with a unique estate, the individual...
What is the probate process?
The Massachusetts probate process may seem complex and difficult to understand, but it does not have to be that way. Getting answers to common questions about what the probate process is can help estate planners and families know what to expect from probate.Probate...
Avoiding probate possible, but not definite, with estate plan
The loss of a loved one who is near and dear to your heart will have lasting effects on your life. However, we all pass on at some point, so it's best to plan for that passing to make it smoother on loved ones and others that will be impacted by the death. When a...