Massachusetts Estate Planning Attorney

Massachusetts estate planning attorneys are busy all over Boston, Quincy and Newton. All over the country estate planning is growing in population, and for good reason. It is the responsible thing to do for your family. None of us know when our time on earth may come to an end. A Massachusetts estate planning attorney knows how to prepare an estate to pass quickly into new hands in the event of an untimely death.

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Using tools such as a living trust or joint tenancy with right of survivorship most of your property should avoid having to go to probate. Since probate court can be expensive and time consuming it is worth the effort to use all of the means available to avoid it.

An estate planning attorney should also look at your tax situation. It is usually possible to reduce or eliminate the amount of estate tax your heirs will have to pay, especially if you have a large estate. Our page about taxes and estate planning has more useful information.

Also on this site is a page about financial planning. Establishing and sticking to a financial plan sets you on the fast track for needing an estate plan. As your net worth grows, so does your need to make certain decisions about passing this on to others. Dying intestate, without a will, is not the way you want to treat the estate you worked so hard to get.

If you are looking for an attorney to handle your estate work keep this in mind. The laws in Massachusetts regarding probate are established at the state level. An attorney practicing in that state is going to have a much better understanding of them and how they apply to your estate. An attorney who specializes in estate work would be a far better choice than one who practices mostly criminal law. Your estate would be best served by hiring a Massachusetts estate planning attorney.

Attorneys can be found by asking family and friends who they use. Legal Match is a site designed to match your needs with the proper local lawyer. They have a feedback area which is almost as good as a personal recommendation, and the service is free until you visit with and hire an attorney.

In the course of your financial and estate planning the need for a legal form may arise. If you need one fast try Legal Zoom, a site with forms for every need.

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