Estate planning for non-traditional families

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By Linda T. Cammuso The definition of the “typical family” has changed dramatically over the years. Non-traditional family scenarios are increasingly coming into existence, often...

National Healthcare Decisions Day draws attention to estate planning

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By Margot B. Birke April 16, 2011 was the fourth annual National Healthcare Decisions Day. Sponsored by the American Bar Association, the National Healthcare Decisions...

Avoiding mismanagement of inheritances by your grandchildren

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By Linda T. Cammuso With the economic challenges families face today, grandparents are increasingly looking to leave an inheritance for their grandchildren — whether to...

Durable Powers of Attorney: Not so durable after all?

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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...
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Did you fund your estate plan?

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By Linda T. Cammuso REGION - Trusts are used every day in estate planning for a variety of reasons that include probate avoidance, gift tax...

The basics: planning tools for everyone

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By Cathleen Summers Now is the time to take the legal steps necessary to ensure that your assets are protected and that your wishes met....

Doing your will online could be dangerous

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By Linda T. Cammuso Thousands of individuals sidestep using an estate planning attorney to create their wills and other estate planning documents. Instead, they turn...

Demystifying probate part II: avoiding court

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By Linda T. Cammuso Last month, I discussed the probate process and people’s efforts to avoid probate, which often results in needless exposure of their...

Medicaid: No time to be penny-wise, pound-foolish

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By Linda T. Cammuso We all love to save money, but when it comes to applying for MassHealth (Medicaid) benefits in a nursing home, the...

Do you need an elder law attorney?

Linda T. Cammuso With people living longer and the healthcare and financial worlds growing more complicated, it is likely that you or a loved one...