| Estate Planning, General
By: Melissa A. Gleick As you move through different life stages, chances are that your estate planning needs will evolve as well. As your life goals and familial circumstances change, they will need to be incorporated into your estate plan. Estate planning is not a...
| Estate Planning, Probate
The new Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) was signed into law several years ago and several important and significant changes took effect on January 2. The new legislation is designed to simplify, streamline and clarify the probate process. In certain cases it...
| Estate Planning, Pet Trusts, The Firm
Linda Cammuso joined the discussion on The Morning Show on NECN about pet owners and whether they go too far and spend too much keeping their pets happy and well-cared for. Pet owners feel they absolutely do not go too far, and professionals confirm that the current...
| by Brendan King, Estate Planning
Post by Brendan King If you, or anyone you know, have misconceptions about estate planning, be sure to catch 10 Estate Planning Mistakes that People Make that was aired on Money Matters Radio. If you needed a stent, you would go to a heart specialist rather than to a...
| by Brendan King, Estate Planning, Uncategorized
Post by Brendan King The importance of getting your assets in line for estate planning and asset protection is discussed in a Money Matters Radio broadcast Do My Assets Tie Into My Estate Plan? The Importance of Asset Titling. In this broadcast, Brendan and June...
| Asset Protection, Estate and Trust Administration, Estate Planning, Homestead Protection, Newsletter
The summer issue of Bridging the Gap, Estate Preservation Law Offices’ newsletter was released last week. With the passage of two new laws in Massachusetts and another at the Federal level, partners Attorney Linda T. Cammuso and Attorney Brendan J. King used the...
| Asset Protection, by Linda Cammuso, Estate Planning
by Linda T. Cammuso The sandwich generation is defined as “a generation of people who care for their aging parents while supporting their own children.” In the United States, the month of July is recognized as Sandwich Generation Month to honor the dedication of...
| Estate and Trust Administration, Estate Planning, Gift Tax, Homestead Protection, Pet Trusts, The Firm, Wills
On June 25, 2011, Brendan King was a guest on the Rich Carr Financial Freedom talk show. The show was aired on WTAG Radio AM 580. Along with host Ryan Kittredge, they were energetic and entertaining as they relayed information to listeners about the complex and depth...
| Equine and Pet Trusts, Estate Planning
By Melissa Gleick People have interesting reactions when they hear about legal trusts for pets. They range from “a trust for a pet –you can’t be serious”, to “money should be left to family members not animals”, and finally to relief, especially from pet owners who...
| Estate Planning, Special Needs & Disability Planning
By Linda Cammuso In the United States, the month of April has recognized National Autism Awareness Month since 1970, providing a forum to educate the public about the issues surrounding autism. Today, according to AutismSpeaks.com, the disorder affects one in 110...
| by Brendan King, Charitable Giving, Estate Planning
By Brendan J. King Estate planning provides a lasting opportunity to invest in the future and well-being of your loved ones. A thoughtfully-structured estate plan also provides the chance for your life to make a difference in the lives of others through charitable...
| by Brendan King, Estate and Trust Administration, Estate Planning
By Brendan King March 28, 2011 On December 17, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance and Job Creation Act of 2010. The law introduces significant changes to the federal transfer tax exemptions and rates that impact estate...
| Asset Protection, by Linda Cammuso, Estate Planning
By Linda T. Cammuso February 14, 2011 Saint Valentine’s Day – either you love it or you hate it. Many dismiss it as one of the so-called “Hallmark holidays,” while others celebrate it with enthusiasm. Whether or not you’re a Valentine’s Day enthusiast, chances...
