raynham: Marriage Invalidates Will? By Raynham MA Area Atty. Brigitte von Weiss
- 05/02/14 01:54 AM
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an estate planning lawyer and elder law attorney in Easton, MA. Website: vonweisslaw.com What happens if the will is older than the marriage? The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012. Before the MUPC, Massachusetts law provided that marriage invalidates a will in its entirety unless "it appears from the will that it was made in contemplation thereof." Pretty simple and straightforward, right? Under the new law, things are a bit more complex. Under section 2-301 of MUPC, if a surviving spouse married the decedent after … (0 comments)
raynham: Non-Tax Reasons for Trusts: Raynham MA Area Estate Planning Attorney
- 05/02/14 01:54 AM
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an estate planning lawyer and elder law attorney in Easton, MA. Website: vonweisslaw.com There are several non-tax reasons for utilizing trusts such as asset protection; avoiding probate; creditor protection; protection for the surviving spouse and children in the event the surviving spouse remarries; control and management of assets for spendthrifts, minors and those disabled; and avoiding ancillary probate for real estate owned in another state. Moreover, living trusts are private (not public) documents and notice of the trust assets and accountings need be given only to the interested parties.
Example: Mr. … (0 comments)
raynham: Raynham MA Area Attorney--Can You Disinherit Your Spouse Under MA Law?
- 03/23/14 08:38 AM
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an estate planning lawyer and elder law attorney in Easton, MA. Website: vonweisslaw.com What if there is a Will, but the surviving spouse was left nothing or a token amount? Under Massachusetts law, can you disinherit your spouse?
A preliminary issue is whether there is a valid and enforceable prenuptial agreement or separation agreement impacting the inheritance rights of the surviving spouse. The balance of this blog assumes there is no such valid and enforceable prenuptial or separation agreement. Under Massachusetts law, a surviving spouse has the right to waive … (0 comments)
raynham: Raynham MA Area Elder Law Attorney: At-Home Care Programs Part 5 of 6
- 03/23/14 08:36 AM
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney. Website: vonweisslaw.com What is the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)? Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a nationwide model of care designed to help elders stay living in the community (instead of in nursing homes) as long as possible. A team of health professionals assesses each elder's needs and develops a plan of total care. Services are in the elder's home, adult day health center or an assisted living facility. The PACE program is for … (0 comments)
What is the Adult Foster Care (also called Adult Family Care) Program?
Adult Foster Care (also called Adult Family Care) is a program that enables elders who cannot live alone safely to have a live-in caregiver. The services to the elder also include meal preparation, assistance with personal care and medication, shopping, laundry, housekeeping, transportation to medical appointment and social visits, and maintaining a clean and safe living space.
The live-in caregiver receives a non-taxable stipend … (0 comments)
raynham: Raynham MA Area Elder Law Attorney--In-Home Care Programs Part 2 of 6
- 03/23/14 08:31 AM
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney. Website: vonweisslaw.com What is the Home and Community Based Frail Elder Waiver (Waiver) Program? Elders who are clinically in need of nursing home care and meet the asset limits detailed below qualify for the Home and Community Based Frail Elder Waiver (Waiver) Program.
The Waiver program is funded by MassHealth and provides the following services: skilled nursing, home health aide, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, grocery shopping, meal delivery, and the wander response system. What are the income and asset rules … (0 comments)
raynham: Raynham MA Area Elder Law Attorney--At-Home Care Programs Part 1 of 6
- 03/23/14 08:30 AM
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney. Website: vonweisslaw.com What is the Home Care Program? The Home Care Program is for elders with limited income and with low-to-moderate needs in terms of in-home services. The program also includes respite care for caregivers. Elders are eligible for the Home Care Program if they meet the income criteria detailed below; are not residing in a rest home, nursing facility, convalescent home, or assisted living residence; are not receiving services from an all-inclusive program such as Adult Foster Care (also known … (0 comments)
A preliminary issue is whether there is a valid and enforceable prenuptial agreement or separation agreement impacting the inheritance rights of the surviving spouse. The balance of this Q&A assumes there is no such valid and enforceable prenuptial or separation agreement. The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012.
In the absence of a Will, § 2-102 of the MUPC provides that … (0 comments)
What if there is a Will, but the surviving spouse was left nothing or a token amount? Under Massachusetts law, can you disinherit your spouse? A preliminary issue is whether there is a valid and enforceable prenuptial agreement or separation agreement impacting the inheritance rights of the surviving spouse. The balance of this Q&A assumes there is no such valid and enforceable prenuptial or separation agreement. Under Massachusetts law, a surviving spouse has … (0 comments)
raynham: Raynham area MA Estate Planning Attorney B. von Weiss: Executors, etc.
- 02/05/14 08:50 AM
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney. Website: vonweisslaw.com Who can be the personal representive (formerly known as executor)? The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012. Under the MUPC, the person in charge of the estate of a deceased person is called a “personal representative”. Before the MUPC, we used the terms "executor"--if a person died with a Will--and "administrator"--if a person died without a Will. Whether or not there is a Will, § 3-203(a) of the MUPC has a “priority ladder,” … (0 comments)
raynham: Estate Planning Raynham MA Attorney Brigitte von Weiss: MUPC § 2-302
- 01/27/14 06:51 AM
What happens when a child is omitted from the parent's Will? Website: vonweisslaw.com The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012. Before the MUPC, Massachusetts law provided that a child not included in the will (“omitted child”), or their descendant(s) in certain circumstances, may elect (by filing a timely claim) to take an intestate share (what he or she would have gotten if no will), regardless of whether the child was born before or after the execution of the will, unless (1) the omitted child (or their descendant(s) in certain circumstances) was "provided for by the testator during … (0 comments)
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an estate planning lawyer and elder law attorney in Easton, MA.
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