How To Pass On Family Heirlooms & Keepsakes Without Causing A Family Feud

When creating an estate plan, people are often most concerned with passing on the “big things” like real estate, bank accounts, and vehicles. Yet these possessions very often aren’t the items that have the most meaning for the loved ones we leave behind. Smaller items, like family heirlooms and keepsakes, which may not have a high dollar value, frequently have the most sentimental value for our family members. But Read More

The Key Differences Between Wills and Trusts

When discussing estate planning, a will is what most people think of first. Indeed, wills have been the most popular method for passing on assets to heirs for hundreds of years. But wills aren’t your only option. And if you rely on a will alone to pass on what matters, you’re guaranteeing your family has to go to court when you die. In contrast, other estate planning vehicles, such as trusts, which used to be Read More

4 Ways Estate Planning Can Enhance Relationships With Your Loved Ones

Although you might not realize it, estate planning offers you the opportunity to enhance your relationship with loved ones in some major ways. Planning requires you to closely consider your relationships with family and friends—past, present, and future—like never before. Indeed, the process can be the ultimate forum for heartfelt communication and prioritizing what matters most in life. Indeed, communicating Read More

4 Critical Estate Planning Tasks to Complete Before Going on Vacation

Going on vacation entails lots of planning: packing luggage, buying plane tickets, making hotel reservations, and confirming rental vehicles. But one thing many people forget to do is plan for the worst. Traveling, especially in foreign destinations, means you’ll likely be at greater risk than usual for illness, injury, and even death. In light of this reality, you must have a legally sound and updated estate plan Read More

Estate Planning 101: Wills Vs. Trusts

Wills and trusts are two of the most commonly used estate planning documents, and they form the foundation of most estate plans. While both documents are legal vehicles designed to distribute your assets to your loved ones upon your death, the way in which they work is quite different. From when they take effect and the property they cover to how they are administered, wills and trusts have some key differences Read More

5 Ways to Keep Kids and Grandparents Connected in the Pandemic

While the pandemic’s isolation, shutdowns, and social distancing measures have been tough for everyone, the elderly have been hit particularly hard. Seniors face the most significant health risks from COVID-19, meaning that for close to a year now, many grandparents have been unable to safely spend time in-person with their grandchildren.  While these measures are critical to protect physical health, the resulting Read More

National Estate Planning Awareness Week Oct 19-25, 2020

Estate planning is an often overlooked area of personal financial management. By some estimates, 70% of American parents do not have an estate plan! Most mistakenly hear the word “estate” and assume “estate planning” is just for the Bill Gates, Elon Musks, or Warren Buffets of the world. Estate planning, however, is for everyone! Estate planning is essential to protecting you, your family, your assets, and perhaps Read More

COVID-19 Reopening Plan, Expected to Begin September 8, 2020:

We are looking forward to meeting you in person! To keep you, and our team safe, we are following all guidelines recommended by Governor Baker and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC.) PRIOR TO YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT: 1-2 days prior to your appointment, we will be calling and emailing to ask you specific questions related to COVID: Do you have a fever? Are you experiencing shortness of breath, Read More

Leaving a Legacy: A Map to Doing the Right Thing for the People You Love During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Right now, huge numbers of people are coming face-to-face with their own mortality, and realizing they need to plan for the worst, even as they hope for the best. This goes not just for those in the “senior” category, but for all of us, no matter our age. We are facing the reality of our mortality, and many of us are doing it courageously by learning and taking action on what we need to do for the people we Read More

Welcome to Our New Site!

We are so happy you are here. At The Parents Estate Planning Law Firm,PC, our name says it all: we are experts at planning for the future of families with children. David Feakes started the firm when he and his wife, Paula, were going through exactly what you are going through: facing the fear of the unknown when it came to their kids, and how they could protect them if the unthinkable were to happen. Please take Read More