Estate Planning

What are the circumstances in which a successor trustee takes over trust administration?
Estate Planning

What are the circumstances in which a successor trustee takes over trust administration?

A trust agreement is one of the most important tools in a typical estate plan. If you decide to include a trust in your estate ...
Five compelling reasons to use a living trust
Estate Planning

Five compelling reasons to use a living trust

Far, far too many people use a simple Will as a method of asset transfer. They don’t know the benefits of a revocable trust. Privacy ...
Celebrate Canine Fitness month this April: Commit to your dog’s health and future
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Celebrate Canine Fitness month this April: Commit to your dog’s health and future

April marks Canine Fitness Month. This is a month dedicated to raising public awareness of the importance of keeping dogs healthy and active. As humans, ...
Understanding Massachusetts Estate Tax and its Impact on Trust Planning
Estate Planning

Understanding Massachusetts Estate Tax and its Impact on Trust Planning

Do You Have a Well-Rounded Estate Plan? If you start planning your estate and how you would like it passed to your family without considering ...
What you should know about nursing home abuse in Indiana
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What you should know about nursing home abuse in Indiana

Nursing Homes are supposed to provide a safe, supportive environment for elderly residents. While many facilities offer quality care and support, there are also instances ...
Do You Give Up Access to Assets Held in a Trust
Estate Planning

Do You Give Up Access to Assets Held in a Trust

Trusts can be used to avoid probate, protect assets, and reduce taxes. The answer depends on what type of trust you have and its terms. ...
What is parental power of attorney?
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What is parental power of attorney?

28 Mar What Is Parental Power of Attorney? Posted at 12:51h In Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law There are many ways to use ...
How to Protect a Personal Injuries Settlement with a Special Needs Trust
Estate Planning

How to Protect a Personal Injuries Settlement with a Special Needs Trust

If your child (or a loved one) relies on government assistance such as Supplemental security income (SSI) and Medicaid, and has received a settlement for ...
Proper estate planning can bring peace of mind during a disaster
Estate Planning

Proper estate planning can bring peace of mind during a disaster

Estate Planning is not just about protecting your legacy, it’s also about protecting your loved ones and your assets when disaster strikes. Update an outdated ...