Managing your digital assets is becoming essential for comprehensive estate planning
By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer
REGION - In this digital age, the bulk of our personal and financial resources reside online, from bank accounts, savings...
Marrying later in life has considerations younger couples may not face
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - Being young and in love, many people overlook things that can stress a healthy relationship. Marrying later in...
Should you declare bankruptcy?
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - If you’re considering bankruptcy, there are a lot of lawyers in Massachusetts who can help. And many offer...
My loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, now what?
It is estimated that about five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, and about 360,000 people are newly diagnosed each year.
Durable Powers of Attorney: Not so durable after all?
By Linda T. Cammuso
A Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA), sometimes called just a “Power of Attorney,” is a legal document that allows you to...
What happens to your debt when you die?
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - When people think about planning for their eventual demise, the focus is usually on assets. But what about...
Surprenant & Beneski P.C. encourages early estate planning
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
REGION - Learning about power of attorney, trusts, wills and health directives does not need to be overwhelming. The legal...
Top Experts Question the Value of Advance Care Planning
By Judith Graham
REGION - For decades, Americans have been urged to fill out documents specifying their end-of-life wishes before becoming terminally ill — living wills,...
Second marriages pose challenges in estate, benefits planning
Second marriages are as common in the 50 plus population as they are with younger married couples. Couples who have remarried are often unaware of the legal and financial implications of their marriage.
How to avoid mistakes in estate planning
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - If you’re considering estate planning, you might be putting it off until you’re older. Keep it simple, you...
