Are very broadest forms of discretion reviewable by Massachusetts courts? Facts: The case involves a petition for instructions concerning the powers of a trustee under the will of Amelia Silliman Rockwell. The will established a
Now that you have said “I do,” what changes should you consider when reviewing your last will and testament? With all of the exciting changes that come with married life, it is easy to forget
Can I sign a will and how many witnesses do I need? When it comes to drafting a will in Massachusetts, it is crucial to understand the specific legal requirements outlined in the Commonwealth’s statutes.
I recently learned that a client passed away unexpectedly. I represented Mr. and Mrs. R when I helped them amend their revocable trust and wills. We reviewed funding of their assets in their trust. I
Are a Trustee and Personal Representative the Same Thing? While a trustee is tasked with administering the assets of a trust for the benefit of third parties, a personal representative is tasked with
For a legal document to be effective, the document’s signer must possess capacity. When we think about capacity to sign a will, we call it “testamentary capacity.” In Massachusetts, testamentary capacity requires that the person
The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (“MUPC”) covers revocation (termination) of a will in M.G.L. 190B, § 2-507. A testator—the person who signed the will—can revoke or partially revoke a previous will by either: Executing a
Are very broadest forms of discretion reviewable by Massachusetts courts? Facts: The case involves a petition for instructions concerning the powers of a trustee under
Now that you have said “I do,” what changes should you consider when reviewing your last will and testament? With all of the exciting changes
Can I sign a will and how many witnesses do I need? When it comes to drafting a will in Massachusetts, it is crucial to
I recently learned that a client passed away unexpectedly. I represented Mr. and Mrs. R when I helped them amend their revocable trust and wills.
Are a Trustee and Personal Representative the Same Thing? While a trustee is tasked with administering the assets of a trust for the
For a legal document to be effective, the document’s signer must possess capacity. When we think about capacity to sign a will, we call it
The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (“MUPC”) covers revocation (termination) of a will in M.G.L. 190B, § 2-507. A testator—the person who signed the will—can revoke
