Using Do-It-Yourself Legal Documents won’t give good “Bang for Your Buck”!
Legal documents that ostensibly seem easy to prepare and execute are often subject to specific and subtle nuances that only an experienced practitioner will be familiar with.
A good portion of the initial consultation with an experienced estate planning lawyer will be spent collecting pertinent information, and...
Why Single People Need Estate Planning
If you think that just because you are single that you do not need a will or an estate plan in place, think again. The assets and ownership interests you have in a home and other real property, stocks, retirement account, business or other property can be reduced by federal and...
Westport ElderLaw: 10 Estate Planning Must-Haves
Whether you have considerable assets earned over a lifetime of work and investments, are just beginning your career, or if you have children or not, everyone should have an estate plan in place. In Westport, Massachusetts, Patricia Bloom-McDonald has been handling Westport estate planning for her clients, regardless of their age...
When Should I Hire an Estate Planning Attorney?
Most people would rather avoid having to hire an attorney at all because they fear high legal fees. Accordingly, many individuals in need of legal help turn to low cost clinics or cut-rate legal websites, as well as do-it-yourself alternatives. One of these legal areas is estate planning where you can...
Residential Real Estate Closing Process
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires an attorney to supervise all real estate transactions to ensure that the funds are properly disbursed. If you are applying for a mortgage the mortgage attorney will need to be approved by the lender, or Mortgage Company, so choose one that is experienced and who can...
7 Things Every Home Buyer Should Know
Whether you are buying a home for the first time or thinking of upgrading from a condo or town home to a larger single dwelling or downsizing to a smaller home or from a house to a condo, home buyers should be advised, or reminded, of at least 7 things before...
A Warning on Beneficiary Designations
There are numerous ways to leave your estate to your named beneficiaries. A Will is the most common, though if you have considerable assets, retirement plans, stocks, brokerage accounts, bank accounts, real estate or other property, you may not want your estate to be probated since it is time consuming and all public.
Property Deed Scams
Read this before you send a Deed Service money for a copy of your property deed.
All over the U.S., consumers opening their mail this year have read official looking solicitations from a company stressing the importance of possessing a certified copy of their property deed.
Tips for Giving Gifts to Your Grandkids
When it comes to grandchildren, most grandparents seek to shower them with gifts. There is a great deal of truth in the common jokes about how spoiled grandkids can be. Often, this practice does not stop when the grandkids have grown up, and grandparents will help them out with school tuition...
Veterans and Retirement and Estate Planning
When it comes to retirement planning, the process should be simple. This helps protect veterans who may have issues dealing with retirement planning. If you are a veteran who is seeking any sort of disability compensation, or you are looking to start an estate planning process, give the law offices of...