Month: April 2019

When people create an estate plan, they are doing so with the intention of preparing for their assets after their death. This allows them to ensure their possessions are still taken care of, even after they are gone. In doing so, individuals often appoint other people to help them take care of these processes. An […]

One of the most important things an individual can do for themselves is to create an extensive estate plan. It allows them to create a plan that prepares for what happens to their assets when their life is over. This helps an individual continue to protect their possessions and belongings after they die. This can […]

There are some cases in which divorcing couples seek alternative methods that exist outside of a courtroom. While it is not possible for all couples, some are able to settle the terms of their divorce without the assistance of a judge. It is because of this that there are other options available to a couple […]

Going through divorce proceedings can often be a very complex and emotionally exhausting process for all involved. In the state of Massachusetts, spouses are required to meet certain requirements before the may begin with the proceedings. One of the first requirements is for them to cite grounds for their divorce. While many people believe divorces […]

Divorce proceedings can be very challenging and time-consuming. It requires a great amount of patience to make the decisions that are required to end a marriage. The process of a divorce may depend on if spouses can come to an agreement on their marital issues. In the state of Massachusetts, there are two main types […]

When an individual creates an estate plan, they are preparing for what happens to their assets after they die. In doing so, they create a will or trusts that ensure these assets end up in the right hands. This allows the individual to distribute their possessions and belongings to beneficiaries. A beneficiary is a person […]

When spouses end their relationship through divorce, they reach a settlement on several marital issues. Before the divorce is official, all decisions are finalized by a judge. This is even true for mediation, as the court reviews the couple’s decisions and either approves or denies them. For all court cases, what a judge decides is […]

People typically create an estate plan when they are preparing for what will happen to their assets after their death. When this is done, some people find it useful to appoint a power of attorney. Sometimes, individuals may reach a point in their life where they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves. […]

When couples go through a divorce, they often seek alternative methods that exist outside of a courtroom. While it may not be possible for all couples, it can be beneficial for some to reach an amicable agreement about their marital issues without the assistance of a judge. One of the different types of divorce options […]