Where do you turn for reliable information about estate planning in Massachusetts? Our free legal library is a good place to start. Here, we post researched, up-to-date articles about inheritance law, wills, trusts, and more to help Wilmington residents understand what they need to think about to protect their assets and their families.
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The Most Important Estate Planning DocumentsMaking sure you have the right estate planning documents is one of the simplest ways to have a positive impact on your family's future.
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Understanding How Assets Are Distributed in a WillWhen creating an estate plan, the main decision is how your assets will be distributed after you pass away.
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IRS Issues Long-Term Care Premium Deductibility Limits for 2020The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the amount taxpayers can deduct from their 2020 income as a result of buying long-term care insurance.
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The 2020 Social Security Increase Will Be Smaller than 2019'sThe Social Security Administration has announced a 1.6 percent increase in benefits in 2020
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What Is Asset Protection Planning?Asset protection planning is about protecting your assets from creditors -- and it is not just for the super-wealthy.
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Estate Planning When You Have a StepfamilyEvery couple needs to redo their estate plan before they get remarried. The following are some ideas for reducing or eliminating disputes before they arise.
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What Is a Trust Protector and When Might You Need One?Having a protector allows a long-term trust to be more flexible and adapt to factual and legal changes.
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Harder for Medicare Beneficiaries to Receive Home CareLearn more about why the new rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services could make it harder for Medicare beneficiaries to find home health care
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Medicaid's Asset Transfer RulesLearn more information about Medicaid's asset transfer rules
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Preventing a Will ContestWill contests can drag out for years, keeping all the heirs from getting what they are entitled to. Read more about what you can do to stop that from happening.
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Powers of Attorney Come in Different FlavorsThere are several different kinds of powers of attorney that can be used for different purposes.
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Don't Leave Children Unequal Shares By MistakeSiblings do not always receive equal shares of a parent's estate. Sometimes the inequality is intentional and sometimes it is accidental.