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Young Families – Parents Estate Planning Law Firm

YOUNG FAMILIES ESTATE PLANNING FOR YOUNG FAMILIES WITH MINOR CHILDREN As the parent of a young child, you must have a plan in place to protect them from an uncertain future. It’s at least as important as car seats and bike helmets! Your kid(s) aren’t old enough to take care of themselves or manage their own money. Your children need you to plan their future, by designating the people you want to raise them and

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Resources – Parents Estate Planning Law Firm

Resources to help parents like you protect the people you love most Knowledge is powerful and being prepared is liberating, especially for parents. That’s why we’ve compiled all of these resources for you. A critical element of our mission is educating parents about estate planning, so check back regularly for new resources and educational material. As always, please remember to call us at (978) 263-6900 or contact us here to schedule a planning session today

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Video FAQs – Parents Estate Planning Law Firm

YOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS, WE’VE GOT ANSWERS Whether you are parents with young kids, or empty nesters with grown children, you most likely have questions. Get answers by listening to our quick videos. GENERAL I Have a Trust, What’s Next? Who will make decisions for me if I am incapacitated? Will My Retirement Accounts Be Protected After I Die? How long does it take to get an estate plan in place? I Have Beneficiaries On My

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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 clearly about what you want to happen in the event of your incapacity or

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Holiday Bonus + Tax Refund Spending: Where to Put it For Max Return

Did you get a holiday bonus from your employer? Or maybe you have a tax refund coming.  If so, do you have any of it left, have you already got it spent in your mind, or are you thoughtfully considering how you can best utilize this surprise resource?  Annual bonus payments and tax refunds are nice windfalls, which can be used to create more stability in your life. While it is fun to treat such

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10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes Your Family Can’t Afford to Make—Part 2

Because estate planning involves actively thinking about and planning for frightening topics like death, old age, and crippling disability, many people put it off or simply ignore it all together until it’s too late. Sadly, this unwillingness to face reality often creates serious hardship, expense, and trauma for those loved ones you leave behind.  To complicate matters, the recent proliferation of online estate planning document services, such as LegalZoom®, Rocket Lawyer®, and Trustandwill.com, may have

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10 Estate Planning Mistakes Your Family Can’t Afford to Make

Because estate planning involves actively thinking about and planning for frightening topics like death, old age, and crippling disability, many people put it off or simply ignore it all together until it’s too late. Sadly, this unwillingness to face reality often creates serious hardship, expense, and trauma for those loved ones you leave behind.  To complicate matters, the recent proliferation of online estate planning document services, such as LegalZoom®, Rocket Lawyer®, and Trustandwill.com, may have

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Do Your Homework to Ensure Your Kids Are Properly Cared For No Matter What Happens

It’s back-to-school time again, and when it comes to estate planning you may have homework to do. As a parent, your most critical—and often overlooked—task is to select and legally document guardians for your minor children. Guardians are people legally named to care for your children in the event of your death or incapacity. Don’t think just because you’ve named godparents or have grandparents living nearby that’s enough. You must name guardians in a legal

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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 in place before taking your next trip. If

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3 Vital Estate Planning Documents for High School Graduates

With the arrival of summer, young people across the country are about to reach a key milestone: high school graduation. If you have a child claiming their diploma, now is the time to prepare them for life after leaving the nest. Graduating high school is a significant accomplishment. However, it comes with serious responsibilities that your child probably isn’t thinking much about right now. Once your child turns 18, they become a legal adult, and

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