Massachusetts Estate Planning Guide
Summary of Estate Planning ResourcesWelcome to our comprehensive guide on estate planning. This resource is designed to provide you with an extensive overview of estate planning essentials, ensuring you have the knowledge and tools needed to secure your legacy and protect your family's financial future. Whether you're just beginning to explore estate planning or seeking in-depth insights into crucial topics like estate taxes, long-term care planning, will creation, family considerations, and the probate process, you'll find valuable information and guidance in the links below. Start your estate planning journey with us and gain a better understanding of the steps needed to safeguard your assets and provide for your loved ones.
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Guide to Estate Planning: Overview
- Get a comprehensive introduction to estate planning, its importance, and the key components involved.
- Explore the crucial documents that make up an effective estate plan, from wills and trusts to power of attorney.
- Understand the impact of estate taxes and learn how to plan for long-term care costs specific to Massachusetts.
- Discover the essentials of creating a will and the legal rights of family members when it comes to inheritance.
- Learn how to tailor your estate plan to address the unique needs and circumstances of your family.
- Gain insights into the probate process and other important considerations that arise when a loved one passes away.
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.
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