Estate Planning Bits

Deed with Life Estate

A deed with life estate is a legal document that can help protect your home by passing it outright to your hiers when you die, thereby avoiding probate. It can also help protect your home from being used to pay for your long term care expenses. This video explains the advantages. Todd C. Ratner, 413.781.0560, [email protected]. This video has been prepared by Bacon Wilson, P.C. for informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship. Viewers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. Do not send us information until you speak with one of our lawyers and get authorization to send that information to us.

How to Avoid Guardianship & Conservatorship

Guardianship & Conservatorship are legal processes that are expensive, time-consuming and public. Learn how to prevent them with the use of 2 simple documents. Gina M. Barry, 413.781.0560, [email protected] 

This video has been prepared by Bacon Wilson, P.C. for informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship. Viewers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. Do not send us information until you speak with one of our lawyers and get authorization to send that information to us

Pet Estate Planning - Ensuring continued care for your non-human loved ones

You can't yet draft a trust for the benefit of your pet when you become incapacitated or die in Massachusetts, but there is a way to protect them and ensure they continue to receive the same level of care as you provided. Gina M. Barry, Esq. explains how in this video. 413.781.0560, [email protected]. 

This video has been prepared by Bacon Wilson, P.C. for informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship. Viewers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. Do not send us information until you speak with one of our lawyers and get authorization to send that information to us.

Will, Health Care Proxy, Durable Power of Attorney, & Homestead Declaration

Your Will, Health Care Proxy, Durable Power of Attorney, & Homestead Declaration are four estate planning documents you need right now. They assure that your affairs will be handled according to your wishes while incapacitated, establish how your assets will be distributed when you die, and protect your home from lawsuits. Gina M. Barry, Esq. [email protected], 413.781.0560. 

This video has been prepared by Bacon Wilson, P.C. for informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship. Viewers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. Do not send us information until you speak with one of our lawyers and get authorization to send that information to us.

Durable Power of Attorney - Why would I hand over control of my finances?

Watch this video to learn what a durable power of attorney is, what it does, and why you need one. Attorney Todd C. Ratner: 413.781.0560, [email protected]

Healthcare Proxy - Why you need one in Massachusetts

Attorney Todd C. Ratner explains the significance of a Health Care Proxy and what should be included within the document. 413.781.0560; [email protected]

I'm Confused about Gift Tax and Medicaid - I Can Give My Money Away, Can't I?

The laws are very specific about how your gifts to family and friends are taxed. Hyman G. Darling, Esq. explains them in this video. He will also offer information that may help prevent you from getting caught in the Medicaid qualification trap. [email protected], 413.781.0560

Why do I need a Will? I thought I was avoiding probate.

Massachusetts writes a will for everybody, so you might as well make sure that your assets pass on as you intend. In this video, Hyman G. Darling, Esq. explains why you need a will even if you think you have effectively planned to avoid probate: [email protected], 413.781.0560

Hyman Darling discusses divorce as a last resort to pay medical bills on The Today Show.

Divorcing to pay medical bills: Attorney, Hyman Darling discusses an emotional last resort for some couples on the Today Show, March 13, 2010.

 

Estate tax - why many say 2010 is the year to die

2010 is the year in which no federal estate tax is due, so many call this the year to die. Attorney, Hyman Darling explains it all in this video:

by Hyman G. Darling, Esq.