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Lots of people talk about spring cleaning and how spring is the time to clean up our lives after the “hibernation” during the winter.  However, spring is my least favorite season of the year!  Summer is great because it is daylight a lot longer, I love being outside in the sunshine and on the ocean.  […]

Ladimer Law News, Probate Avoidance, Wills & Trusts

Wills in a Week(sm) is coming back!

Save The Date! We are super excited to announce that we will be running a special promotion for our Wills in a Week(sm) program!  So, save the date!  Starting Friday, October 27th at 9 am through Friday, November 3rd at noon clients will be able to participate in our Wills in a Week program at […]

Ladimer Law News, Probate Avoidance, Wills & Trusts

Save the Date!

I don’t think there is one person in this world who never procrastinates getting something done that they need or should do.  We all do it!  But there are ways to help us procrastinate less.  I know this has been a constant work in progress for myself.  For me, I procrastinate odd to-dos that aren’t […]

Probate Avoidance, Wills & Trusts

Tips to Stop Procrastinating!

If you have life insurance, you should also have an estate plan.  One of the first things people do when they have a baby or purchase a home is get life insurance.  Life insurance can cover significant expenses if you pass away and give you peace of mind when thinking about an unexpected death. But […]

Estate Tax Planning, Probate Avoidance, Wills & Trusts

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Learn the benefits of placing your rental property into an LLC in Massachusetts.

Estate Tax Planning, Probate Avoidance

Why Place Your Rental Property into an LLC?

One of the things that we know is certain in life is death but so few of us actually plan for it. We received feedback that one of the hurdles is the cost of it. Everyone knows they should have one once they get married, buy a home, have a kid, etc., but it’s always […]

Probate Avoidance, Wills & Trusts

Objection to Getting Your Estate Plan Done – Cost!

Google the phrase “Estate Planning Mistakes” and you’ll see pages of results. Seems like attorneys and financial planners are always telling their clients how to avoid one mistake or another as they put together their estate plan. But in the end, the single biggest mistake you can make is all about what you DON’T do. […]

Estate Administration, Estate Tax Planning, Probate Avoidance

The Number One Estate Planning Mistake

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When you receive an inheritance from a loved one, or benefit from a trust established for you, it may feel like a gift. Being given a check or piece of property with no work required on your part is the kind of thing people daydream about. But when you’re named as a beneficiary in a […]

Estate Administration, Probate Avoidance

Understanding Beneficiary Rights in Massachusetts

Adult son and elderly father cook together in the kitchen. Beneficiary rights in Massachusetts.