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Establishing Wills And Trusts In Massachusetts
Wills and trusts are effective estate planning tools for protecting your assets and providing for loved ones. At George & Davis, P.C., in Sturbridge, we handle a broad range of estate planning matters, including establishing wills and trusts. Our lawyers will work with you personally to help you create an estate plan that reflects your unique needs and goals.
The Importance Of Wills
A will fulfills many important objectives, including:
The Advantages Of Trusts
A trust is a means of transferring ownership of property to another person or entity while maintaining control of how that property is used. Trusts can help property pass through probate, sparing surviving loved ones from the lengthy and costly legal process. Certain trusts can spare assets from the tremendous cost of long-term care.
We help clients establish all types of trusts, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, living trusts and special-needs trusts. Our lawyers will work with you personally to help you establish trusts that protect your assets and fulfill your wishes.
The Importance Of Wills
A will fulfills many important objectives, including:
- Directing how your property will be divided among your heirs
- Naming the executor who will oversee the administration of your estate
- Appointing guardians for minor children
The Advantages Of Trusts
A trust is a means of transferring ownership of property to another person or entity while maintaining control of how that property is used. Trusts can help property pass through probate, sparing surviving loved ones from the lengthy and costly legal process. Certain trusts can spare assets from the tremendous cost of long-term care.
We help clients establish all types of trusts, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, living trusts and special-needs trusts. Our lawyers will work with you personally to help you establish trusts that protect your assets and fulfill your wishes.
Don't Leave Financial Matters To Chance
Have you thought about who will make decisions for you if you become incapacitated and are no longer able to make sound decisions for yourself? Without putting plans in place, these decisions could be left in the hands of judges. Furthermore, your loved ones could face wrenching decisions about medical treatment and other important matters.
By establishing powers of attorney, you can take control of these matters today, putting plans in place that will fulfill your wishes regardless of what the future holds.
At George & Davis, P.C., we can help you establish powers of attorney and other estate planning documents that provide peace of mind in the face of an uncertain future. We have extensive experience handling these critical legal matters for clients in Sturbridge and throughout surrounding Massachusetts communities.
Durable Power Of Attorney
A durable power of attorney allows you to name a trusted representative to make financial decisions on your behalf. The authority you give to your agent can be as narrow or broad as you want it to be. Common duties included in a durable power of attorney include:
Living Wills And Health Care Proxies
Living wills are important documents that provide instructions on medical treatment you would and would not like to receive in certain situations, typically end-of-life and life-sustaining treatment such as feeding tubes and assisted hydration.
A health care proxy is a person you can appoint to make health care-related decisions for you if you cannot make sound decisions for yourself.
We can help you establish all of the documents you need, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) release forms, so that your loved ones have access to your medical information and have clear guidance from you regarding future medical decisions.
By establishing powers of attorney, you can take control of these matters today, putting plans in place that will fulfill your wishes regardless of what the future holds.
At George & Davis, P.C., we can help you establish powers of attorney and other estate planning documents that provide peace of mind in the face of an uncertain future. We have extensive experience handling these critical legal matters for clients in Sturbridge and throughout surrounding Massachusetts communities.
Durable Power Of Attorney
A durable power of attorney allows you to name a trusted representative to make financial decisions on your behalf. The authority you give to your agent can be as narrow or broad as you want it to be. Common duties included in a durable power of attorney include:
- Signing checks
- Paying bills
- Managing bank accounts and investments
- Purchasing real estate
Living Wills And Health Care Proxies
Living wills are important documents that provide instructions on medical treatment you would and would not like to receive in certain situations, typically end-of-life and life-sustaining treatment such as feeding tubes and assisted hydration.
A health care proxy is a person you can appoint to make health care-related decisions for you if you cannot make sound decisions for yourself.
We can help you establish all of the documents you need, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) release forms, so that your loved ones have access to your medical information and have clear guidance from you regarding future medical decisions.
Guiding You Through The Probate Process
The death of a family member brings legal and financial hurdles that must be handled with care. The probate and estate administration process typically involves:
At George & Davis, P.C., we have extensive experience handling probate and estate administration matters for clients in Sturbridge and throughout surrounding areas. We can guide you through all of the legal hurdles, protecting your rights and interests throughout the process.
Estate Litigation
Disputes among surviving family members and between beneficiaries and fiduciaries can prove costly and contentious. We are experienced trial attorneys who can represent you in any type of estate litigation, including trust litigation and will disputes. We understand the sensitivity of family estate disputes and handle them with care. We are skilled at helping disputing parties reach amicable resolutions, but are always prepared for aggressive litigation when necessary.
- Identifying and valuing estate assets
- Paying creditors to the estate
- Collecting debts
- Distributing wealth and assets in accordance with a will
At George & Davis, P.C., we have extensive experience handling probate and estate administration matters for clients in Sturbridge and throughout surrounding areas. We can guide you through all of the legal hurdles, protecting your rights and interests throughout the process.
Estate Litigation
Disputes among surviving family members and between beneficiaries and fiduciaries can prove costly and contentious. We are experienced trial attorneys who can represent you in any type of estate litigation, including trust litigation and will disputes. We understand the sensitivity of family estate disputes and handle them with care. We are skilled at helping disputing parties reach amicable resolutions, but are always prepared for aggressive litigation when necessary.
Forward-Looking Estate Planning Services
Taking time to work on an estate plan today can provide you security as you age and avoid conflict among family members later. By giving careful consideration to the preservation and distribution of your estate, no matter the size, you can help ensure your family's well-being long past the time of your death.
At George & Davis, P.C., we draw upon decades of experience to help our clients develop and implement comprehensive lifetime estate plans that carefully balance personal and administrative concerns. Our clients come from all walks of life and have a variety of needs. We serve clients in Sturbridge and throughout surrounding Massachusetts communities.
At George & Davis, P.C., we draw upon decades of experience to help our clients develop and implement comprehensive lifetime estate plans that carefully balance personal and administrative concerns. Our clients come from all walks of life and have a variety of needs. We serve clients in Sturbridge and throughout surrounding Massachusetts communities.
Comprehensive Estate Planning Services
By establishing wills, trusts and other estate planning documents, we can help you achieve several important legal and financial goals, including:
- Protecting your assets against the costs of long-term care
- Managing your financial and legal affairs if you become disabled
- Expressing your wishes with regard to medical care and designating an individual to make financial or medical decisions for you when you cannot
- Providing for your family if you become disabled or die
- Minimizing delays in probate and avoiding unnecessary estate tax
- Benefiting a charity
Elder Law Planning In Massachusetts
Using a number of financial instruments, we can help you plan for your later years. We offer a full range of elder law services to help our clients preserve their assets and still access the long-term care they need. We stress the wisdom of early planning, but offer options for those who need care right away.
FAQ for Estate Planning
— Probate is the process of asking the court to appoint you as the personal representative over the property of a deceased person. The appointment allows you to marshal the assets and distribute them in accordance to the Will, or, if there is no Will, to the Massachusetts intestacy statute.
— A living trust is an entity created to help your heirs to avoid probate. We discuss the details of exactly what it is and how it works as part of our free estate planning consultation.
— If you have not appointed a health care proxy, your loved ones might have to go to court to get appointed as your guardian to make your medical decisions.
— You can execute a Living Will, which would provide guidance to your loved ones in the event you are in a permanent vegetative state. Along with a health care proxy and HIPPA form, this usually provides the authority they need to follow your wishes.
— A properly drafted estate plan provides the peace of mind of knowing that you have provided the direction and the authority for your loved ones to follow your wishes after you have passed. There is no requirement that a person execute an estate plan. Rather it is often something you do for your spouse and/or children to help them deal with your estate after you have passes.
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509 Main Street
P.O. Box 199
Sturbridge, MA 01566
P.O. Box 199
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Phone: +1 (508) 347–7114
Fax: +1–508–347–5627
Fax: +1–508–347–5627