When a guardian or conservator is needed
January 2, 2018
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Aging is an important part of life, and we all have to be prepared for it. If you have parents or another loved one who
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Probate often cited in estate planning: What exactly is it?
December 30, 2017
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Some Massachusetts estates need to be probated, and others don’t. What accounts for the difference? That query actually drives this fundamental question: What is probate?
Here’s a family-centric New Year’s resolution
December 23, 2017
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A commentator in a recent article addressing estate administration makes an interesting point regarding planning. On the one hand, she notes, few of us would
Pondering guardianship when your special needs child turns 18
December 22, 2017
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If you’re a parent, planning for your child’s future is paramount. Having your estate in order to allocate assets and establish guardianship in your absence
What is a Massachusetts health care proxy?
December 15, 2017
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At The Law Offices of Kimberly Butler Rainen in Andover, we believe in providing comprehensive estate planning services that cover a wide range of needs.
Managing an estate as executor: a few things to consider
December 6, 2017
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“Lengthy, laborious and complex.” That is how we termed the duties of many estate executors in a recent blog post focused on that important role.
Estate plan musing: how to begin thinking about things
November 29, 2017
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As noted by a contributor to a recent national piece on estate administration, the planning inclination for many individuals and couples is dulled by narrowly
Why periodically revisiting your estate plan is essential
November 23, 2017
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Forbes writer Nancy Anderson has inside knowledge when she relates the tale of a financial planner who failed for years to note — and amend
Why parents need to name a guardian
November 15, 2017
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Having children forces difficult conversations. When you have children, it’s hard to think about some of those long talks you’ll have over the years: about
Will a long-term-care insurance policy make sense for you?
November 15, 2017
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If you read the above headline to today’s blog before diving into the body of this post, you’re likely ready now to immediately confront a