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Individual vs. Professional Trustees: Key Factors to Consider in Your Trustee Selection

With trusts being the preferred estate planning tool for many of our clients, we are frequently asked whether it’s...

Matthew B. Lane

Who's Who? Know All the Parties Involved in Your Estate Plan

Embarking on the journey of estate planning can feel like navigating a complex network of relationships and...

Matthew B. Lane

Secure Your Legacy: What You Need to Know About Creating a Will or Trust in Massachusetts

While thinking about your ultimate demise is never easy, it is important to have a plan in place to ensure that your...

Matthew B. Lane

Protect Your Property: Beware of Deed Scams Targeting Homeowners

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive from our clients comes immediately following a real estate...

Matthew B. Lane

The Elective Share: How a Spouse Can Derail your Estate Plan

In Massachusetts, a surviving spouse can claim a fixed portion of the decedent’s estate (referred to as an elective...

David B. Lane

How to Maintain Anonymity When You Win the Lottery in Massachusetts

Lottery winners in Massachusetts are often surprised when they go to claim their prize and are then asked by the...

David B. Lane

Estate Planning and Coronavirus: The Importance of Having Health Care Documents and What it Means for your Current Health Care Documents

With the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and the abundance of fear and uncertainty that has come with it,...

David B. Lane