If your parents are aging, you may have had more and more discussions with them about their estate plan and what their wishes will be near the end of their life. If you haven’t, now is the time, especially if you have agreed to be the executor of their estate....
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What happens when someone dies without a will in Massachusetts
The death of a loved one can be shocking if they passed suddenly, such as in an accident or a brief illness. You may experience another shock when you find out your loved one did not leave behind a will or other parts of an estate plan. Without a properly crafted...
Pros and cons of do-it-yourself wills
Society is shifting into a do-it-yourself mentality. The Internet offers a variety of outlets and resources that make personal projects conquerable. A person can simply type a task into a search engine, and millions of results pop up on how to go about it. Turning to...
Four reasons you should have a will
Many people avoid thinking about death, their own or otherwise. This, among other reasons, prevents many people from creating a will. However, the future is uncertain. You may not be able to predict when you will die, but with a will you can plan some of what will...