by Staff | Jan 3, 2023 | Estate Planning
All pet owners know that pets aren’t just animals…they are part of the family! Don’t forget to consider what you want to happen to your pets when completing your estate planning. Often our clients will want to include planning for their pet’s care by appointing a pet...
by Staff | Dec 3, 2022 | Estate Planning
Attorney Melissa Stone Myers was admitted to the United States Supreme Court on January 9, 2023 alongside 7 other alumni from Boston University School of Law. Their admission was supported by Dean Angela Onwuachi-Willig. She was accompanied by her husband and biggest...
by Staff | Oct 27, 2022 | Estate Planning
Life insurance policies and retirement policies are examples of “non-probate assets.” These accounts will transfer to the beneficiaries named in those policies upon the death of the account holder. We have often heard clients previously advised to name the...
by Staff | Sep 27, 2022 | Estate Planning
Those of you who have been estate planning clients and have heard my speech about keeping hard copies of documents in a place that is accessible to others may be amused to hear that I don’t always practice what I preach. An anecdote from a recent trip provides a...
by msmyers | Jun 3, 2021 | Estate Planning, Probate
If a loved one passes away and you discover that you are a beneficiary of their estate, do you need to hire an attorney? Short answer: not necessarily, but possibly. Do you know what to do when you are a beneficiary of an estate? Here are some circumstances in which...
by msmyers | Mar 29, 2021 | Estate Planning, Probate
You just found out that your favorite Aunt Melba has died. Apart from the grief and sadness, you also receive a notice from the lawyer handling Aunt Melba’s affairs stating you are a beneficiary. Your best friend advises you to get a lawyer. What should you do? Will...
