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You’re considering disinheriting an heir. Are there other options?

On Behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | May 16, 2022 | Estate Planning

You're thinking about disinheriting someone. At the same time, you know that this makes it more likely that they're going to challenge your will. They're not going to be happy when they find out that you didn't leave them anything, and they may enter a dispute by...

When should you contest a will in Massachusetts?

On Behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Mar 22, 2022 | Estate Planning

If you have lost a loved one and were caught off-guard by changes in their will, you may be wondering if it’s worth trying to contest the will. When a will isn’t what you remember or what you were told it would be, it makes sense to have questions and to investigate...

Is the estate’s executor acting in your best interests?

On Behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Feb 7, 2022 | Estate Planning

An executor is a person charged with overseeing the passage of an estate to the beneficiaries. If your loved one left a will, they likely appointed an executor who was someone they trusted enough to carry out their last wishes. However, soon after taking over the...

What do you risk if you try to challenge someone’s will?

On Behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Jan 14, 2022 | Estate Planning

When someone that you are close to dies, you may inherit property from their estate. Parents and grandparents are among those who frequently provide an inheritance to their descendants. You may have certain expectations regarding your inheritance when a family member...

Were you left out of a will?

On Behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Oct 25, 2021 | Estate Planning

Following the death of your loved one, it can be a shock to your system to find out that you were excluded from their will. The most important thing, in that situation, is keeping your cool and making informed decisions about what to do next. It may or may not be...

3 warning signs of fraud in someone’s estate plan

On Behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Sep 16, 2021 | Estate Planning

Will contests are expensive and can cause a disruption to the family involved. Probate laws limit the circumstances in which a family member or beneficiary can contest someone's last wishes. Feeling shocked or dissatisfied with the terms your loved one has in their...

Are you sure your children want to inherit your house?

On Behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Aug 30, 2021 | Estate Planning

As you make your estate plan, odds are good that your home is your most valuable asset. For most people, the only thing that would come close is a family business or a life insurance policy -- or, of course, another piece of real estate, such as a second home or a...

3 potential warning signs of fraud affecting a last will

On Behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Aug 9, 2021 | Estate Planning

Most people create their last will long before they die. They may even have a collection of documents in a comprehensive estate plan. The people left behind when someone dies can review their last will to learn their wishes. After filing the document with probate...

How do you know when it’s time to update your estate plan?

On Behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Jun 30, 2021 | Estate Planning

When you create an estate plan, you protect yourself and the people you love. Your last will ensures that your property passes to the people you want to receive it. Your living will can help your loved ones take care of you and your finances if you wind up...

What is supervised probate in Massachusetts?

On Behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | May 3, 2021 | Estate Planning

When someone dies, the probate courts have the authority to oversee the administration of their estate. Massachusetts probate laws guide how people plan their estates and how executors carry out their last wishes. Most of the time, testators make plans that aim to...

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