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WANT TO TRY PROBATING YOUR RELATIVE’S ESTATE ON YOUR OWN? READ THIS ARTICLE FIRST. Pitfalls Of Do It Yourself Probate Administration [2011-08-17] :
[We recently received an inquiry from a person named executor in the will we had prepared for a clie

WHY EVERY PERSON SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST A WILL, DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY AND HEALTH CARE PROXY – THE BASIC ESTATE PLANNING PACKAGE [2011-07-25] :
I. WILLS AND PROBATE A. WHAT IS PROBATE? Probate is a

ARE YOU TOO YOUNG TO HAVE A WILL? [2011-07-25] :
Except in cases of wealth and privilege where having a proper will is as much a foregon

WHAT IS LIMITED ASSISTANCE REPRESENTATION? [2011-07-20] :
In November of 2006 the Massachusetts Courts embarked on an 18 month pilot

BEFORE SETTING UP YOUR OWN WILL OR TRUST ON LINE OR WITH AN INEXPENSIVE KIT OR BOOK READ THE DISCLAIMERS [2011-05-26] :
[ With the availability of technology afforded us by computers, the internet and search engines it i

Massachusetts Homestead Exemption Law Overhauled. DOES YOUR SITUATION REQUIRE ANOTHER LOOK? [2011-04-20] :
[On December 16, 2010 Governor Patrick signed into law Chapter 395 of the Acts of 2010 (Senate Bill

Congress Enacts Tax Package Including Estate Tax Relief [2011-02-17] :
In a late night session on December 16th the House voted to approve

What Is Estate Planning ? - Becoming Familiar With Estate Planning Terms [2011-01-25] :
[ WHAT IS ESTATE PLANNING BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH ESTATE PLANNING

PRENUPTIAL AND POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS [2011-01-24] :
1. Why should someone consider getting a prenuptial agreement? The idea of a

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