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Office News: My Spouse has Died; Time to change the Will....etc.

It's difficult enough when one's spouse passes away. You think you're ready because he's been ill for over 2 years with many medical issues. A few years earlier you get smart and have a Will drawn up because we're both getting...

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Office News: A very satisfied client has spoken...

Had a very satisfied client in the office recently who exulted over the fact that we had been able to draft a will, power of attorney and other documents in a simple, non-legalese way that he could understand; not be mystified by legal jargon, and...

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What to do if your spouse passes away....DO YOU KNOW?

After my spouse passed away on October 8th, besides the grief one goes through, you feel completely helpless in how to proceed with the everyday tasks. I did the obvious and called Social Security to tell them about his death so his checks would...

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Legal News: What Happens to your Debt After You Die?

When loved ones pass away there's way too much to handle in a short time: notifying others despite feelings of intense grief; funeral arrangements; living without the departed individual; keeping or dispensing with their possessions; a potential...

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Legal Notes: The Importance of a Healthcare Proxy

The Importance of a Healthcare Proxy in Times of Crisis In times of crisis, it is of paramount importance to have proper documents in place in the event that you fall seriously ill. A health care proxy is a legal document in which you to designate an...

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Office News: What Documents Should NEVER be Shredded

This is a guide from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Here's a list of what should never be shredded and should ideally be stored in a safe deposit box at the bank or in a locked box: Divorce decrees Original marriage and birth...

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Office News:The Durable Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy

Documents called a Durable Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy, which give authority to an agent which continues despite the disability or incapacity of the make of the power. It is a substitutue for a court-appointed guardian or...

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Office News: It's July, have you thought about a will yet?

The year is still young......PLEASE think (more importantly DO something) about planning ahead.The outreach message we're hoping Kathy and others can continue to sow amongst any and all fifty (50) or older penetrates more deeply the more we run...

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Office News: Why You Must Check Your Estate Plan Every Year!

Why You Must Check Your Estate Plan Every Year Revisit for Your Welfare Certain things happen every year: holidays, birthdays, anniversaries…and estate plan reviews. That’s right! Checking your estate plan is worth turning into an...

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Legal News: Wills and Trusts: Removal of Beneficiary

This Week's Decisions: Mass Lawyers Weekly (August 31, 2020): Where a judge removed a plaintiff as a beneficiary of a trust, finding that the plaintiff had forfeited his right to the trust assets under the trust's "no contest"...

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