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New Estate Tax Changes in Massachusetts: What You Need To Know 

In a groundbreaking move that marked a turning point in Massachusetts fiscal policies, Governor Maura Healey enacted a transformative $1 billion tax relief package on October 3, 2023. This comprehensive legislation, designed to alleviate financial burdens for families, businesses, and individuals statewide, brings about profound changes in existing estate plans, particularly focusing on the implications of the estate tax. The

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3 ways parents compete at custody

When parents go through a divorce, the bitter fallout can severely affect their children. Hence, it is crucial for both parents to try and minimize the conflict and competition between themselves. Yet, some parents struggle. If you fear your spouse is one of those people, here are some things to watch out for after your divorce: #1. They compete on holidays You

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Everything you should know about prenups and postnups

One of the many questions people have before marriage is what happens to their assets if there’s a divorce. Divorce can be messy, and without the right legal moves, people often fear they’ll lose everything they own afterward. Luckily, people have the option to safeguard their assets in marriage by creating a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement. These legal

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How social media can harm you during divorce

With billions of users worldwide, social media has become a routine part of life. People use online platforms for various reasons, such as sharing pictures, messaging, shopping, business and much more. While this all sounds harmless enough, there are some potential drawbacks, particularly if you are going through a divorce. Outlined below are some important things to consider. News travels fast You

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Dealing with parent-teacher conferences as co-parents

If the upcoming school year will be the first since your separation or divorce, you’re likely concerned about how you and your co-parent can remain involved in your child’s education and activities while minimizing your interaction with each other. One area of particular concern for many newly separated parents is parent-teacher conferences. While you may be able to arrange for

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Divorce affects teens differently than younger children

Parents who divorce when their children are in their teens sometimes think it will be easier on them than if they were still young children. They likely have friends with divorced parents. They’re old enough to understand the reasons why marriages break up. It’s crucial, however, not to underestimate the impact of your divorce on them. In addition to it

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Ways to protect your inheritance in a divorce

If you’ve received a substantial inheritance from your parents, you may be worried that you’re going to lose some of that money if you ever get divorced. You certainly know that your parents did not want it to go to your ex, but wanted it to stay with you, so how do you ensure that that happens? The good news

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How do parents’ divorces impact their kids’ academics?

A factor that often keeps parents in a marriage longer than they should have remained in it is the fear of how their marriage might adversely impact their child’s wellbeing. The impact that divorce can have on a child’s mental health has been widely reported. While some of that insight has addressed behavioral health issues that often arise, few studies have

Read More »

Business succession planning mistakes to avoid

If your business is the biggest part of your estate, you know that you cannot afford any mistakes when passing it on to the next generation. This needs to go smoothly. It’s your legacy to your children. You also have to think about your employees and the future of the company. Everyone benefits when the transfer of a business is

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Virtual visits are useful in many circumstances

Being able to see your child in person is often the highlight of a parent’s day, especially if they don’t live with you. The desire to see them can often lead parents to do whatever it takes to make the visits happen. Unfortunately, there are sometimes circumstances, such as when the parent has a contagious illness, that the visits might

Read More »

New Estate Tax Changes in Massachusetts: What You Need To Know 

In a groundbreaking move that marked a turning point in Massachusetts fiscal policies, Governor Maura Healey enacted a transformative $1 billion tax relief package on October 3, 2023. This comprehensive legislation, designed to alleviate financial burdens for families, businesses, and individuals statewide, brings about profound changes in existing estate plans, particularly focusing on the implications of the estate tax. The

Read More »

3 ways parents compete at custody

When parents go through a divorce, the bitter fallout can severely affect their children. Hence, it is crucial for both parents to try and minimize the conflict and competition between themselves. Yet, some parents struggle. If you fear your spouse is one of those people, here are some things to watch out for after your divorce: #1. They compete on holidays You

Read More »

Everything you should know about prenups and postnups

One of the many questions people have before marriage is what happens to their assets if there’s a divorce. Divorce can be messy, and without the right legal moves, people often fear they’ll lose everything they own afterward. Luckily, people have the option to safeguard their assets in marriage by creating a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement. These legal

Read More »

How social media can harm you during divorce

With billions of users worldwide, social media has become a routine part of life. People use online platforms for various reasons, such as sharing pictures, messaging, shopping, business and much more. While this all sounds harmless enough, there are some potential drawbacks, particularly if you are going through a divorce. Outlined below are some important things to consider. News travels fast You

Read More »

Dealing with parent-teacher conferences as co-parents

If the upcoming school year will be the first since your separation or divorce, you’re likely concerned about how you and your co-parent can remain involved in your child’s education and activities while minimizing your interaction with each other. One area of particular concern for many newly separated parents is parent-teacher conferences. While you may be able to arrange for

Read More »

Divorce affects teens differently than younger children

Parents who divorce when their children are in their teens sometimes think it will be easier on them than if they were still young children. They likely have friends with divorced parents. They’re old enough to understand the reasons why marriages break up. It’s crucial, however, not to underestimate the impact of your divorce on them. In addition to it

Read More »

Ways to protect your inheritance in a divorce

If you’ve received a substantial inheritance from your parents, you may be worried that you’re going to lose some of that money if you ever get divorced. You certainly know that your parents did not want it to go to your ex, but wanted it to stay with you, so how do you ensure that that happens? The good news

Read More »

How do parents’ divorces impact their kids’ academics?

A factor that often keeps parents in a marriage longer than they should have remained in it is the fear of how their marriage might adversely impact their child’s wellbeing. The impact that divorce can have on a child’s mental health has been widely reported. While some of that insight has addressed behavioral health issues that often arise, few studies have

Read More »

Business succession planning mistakes to avoid

If your business is the biggest part of your estate, you know that you cannot afford any mistakes when passing it on to the next generation. This needs to go smoothly. It’s your legacy to your children. You also have to think about your employees and the future of the company. Everyone benefits when the transfer of a business is

Read More »

Virtual visits are useful in many circumstances

Being able to see your child in person is often the highlight of a parent’s day, especially if they don’t live with you. The desire to see them can often lead parents to do whatever it takes to make the visits happen. Unfortunately, there are sometimes circumstances, such as when the parent has a contagious illness, that the visits might

Read More »

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