Meeting the Unique Estate Planning Needs of Your Family
Guide to Meeting the Unique Needs of Your FamilyEstate planning is a highly personalized journey, and no two families are alike. This comprehensive guide is designed to address the specific needs and considerations of diverse family structures and circumstances.
Whether you're part of a blended family, a young family just starting out, navigating estate planning after divorce, or a small business owner with distinct financial interests, our guide offers insights tailored to your situation. We also explore estate planning for non-citizen spouses, children with special needs, LGBTQ+ couples, and the increasingly relevant realm of digital assets. Dive into the links below to discover how you can secure your family's future and protect your unique legacy through customized estate planning. |
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Estate Planning for Blended Families
- Explore strategies for estate planning in blended families, considering multiple beneficiaries and dynamics.
- Learn about estate planning considerations for families in their early stages, ensuring the future well-being of loved ones.
- Navigate estate planning complexities when one spouse is a non-citizen, addressing legal and financial aspects.
- Understand the importance of updating your estate plan after divorce, safeguarding assets and interests.
- Explore estate planning strategies tailored to small business owners, preserving your entrepreneurial legacy.
- Discover the specialized approach required for estate planning when you have children with disabilities or special needs.
- Delve into estate planning considerations specific to LGBTQ+ couples and families, addressing legal and financial aspects.
- Navigate the digital age with insights into estate planning for your online and digital assets.
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Meet Our Estate Planning Lawyers
Emily Smith-Lee is the owner and founder of slnlaw. She is a 1996 graduate of Boston College Law School. She was previously a partner at the Boston office of a large international firm, where she worked for thirteen years before starting the firm that became slnlaw in 2009. She has been recognized as Massachusetts Superlawyer each year since 2013, and in 2018 earned recognition as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's Lawyers of the Year.
Jenna Ordway: Jenna is a 2013 graduate of Quinnipiac Law School, and also earned an LLM in Taxation from Boston University in 2015. She has been affiliated with slnlaw since 2011, first as a law clerk and then as an attorney. Jenna has been recognized since 2019 as a "Rising Star" by Massachusetts Superlawyers. Jenna wrote a book on estate planning: The Road to Peace of Mind: What You Need to Know About Estate Planning. Jenna has helped many individuals and families with planning to protect their legacies and loved ones, and planning for the future and succession of their businesses.
Sharleen Tinnin: Sharleen is a 2010 graduate of Northeastern University School of Law, and earned her LLM in estate planning from Western New England Scool of Law in 2016. She has been with slnlaw since 2023. Prior to joining slnlaw, she worked with King, Tilden, McEttrick & Brink, P.C. on complex civil litigation matters. She previously worked for the United States Department of Justice, and received an "Excellence in Justice" award in 2017. Sharleen has helped many clients with planning for their legacies and their future, and navigating the probate process in Massachusetts after the death of a loved one.
How We Can Help
We are ready to help. We understand this can be a difficult issue to tackle, so we have designed our process to make it as easy as possible for you to get the plan in place that protects you and your family and accomplishes your goals. You can use the button below to schedule a free information call, or simply give us a call at 781-784-2322.