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How Do I Find the Right Lawyer to Write My Will and Trust?

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Step one was realizing that you need a Will, Trust, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Living Will, and other Estate Planning legal documents. Those are all necessary parts of having your own comprehensive estate plan. Or maybe you recognized that it is time to update your Will, Trust, and estate plan because so […]

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Frequently Heard Statements About Your Wills & Trusts

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All  I have to do is respond to a question about what type of law I practice and I am generally met with one of the reply statements that follow.  If I had a dollar for each time I’ve heard one of these statements, I would close up shop here at DGVE law for a […]

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Spring Cleaning? Dust Off Your Old Estate Plan With this Checklist

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Here are some details to help you evaluate whether your plan will do what you need, and when.  My legal documents were drafted by a Massachusetts attorney following a review of my family and financial circumstances and a personal consultation with me to clarify my wishes and create a custom-tailored plan to suit my unique […]

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What Happens to My Child’s 529 College Savings Plan If I Die?

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You and your spouse want to provide as much as possible towards your child’s future college education.  So you did the responsible thing years ago and started a 529 college savings plan.  But what happens if you and your spouse die while your child is still a minor?  Well, your estate will become the owner […]

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What is Estate Planning & Do I Need a Will Now?

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“Estate planning” is really about how you wish matters to be handled in the event of your incapacity and after your death. Who would you want to make medical decisions for you if you were unable? In what ways would you wish to be kept alive and for how long? How would you wish for […]

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How LGBTQ+ Individuals and Families Can Protect Themselves Post-Roe

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How LGBTQ+ Individuals and Families Can Protect Themselves Post-Roe   The Supreme Court’s unprecedented overturning of about a half-century of legal precedent from Roe v. Wade, left LGBTQ+ individuals and families worried and confused about what they can do to protect themselves and their families now. Every adult over the age of 18, including LGBTQ+ […]

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9/11 – 20 Years Ago Tomorrow, somehow feels like just yesterday & a lifetime ago

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On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, my husband and I woke up before dawn in Rome, Italy to fly home through NYC to Washington, D.C., where we were living at that time. He snapped this picture of me as we were leaving for the airport. Around 11:00 am Eastern time, somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean, we watched on […]

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The End of an Era of Mad Men

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Farewell, Mad Men, you will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.

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Google – How to Set Up Inactive Account Manager

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Did you know that when someone dies that person’s social media accounts remain active until a family member memorializes, deactivates, or deletes the accounts? DGVE law is pleased to provide you with this practical, step-by-step guide on how to handle your Google account & prepare for the future. (Download print version) Google Account:   Go […]

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How to Manage Social Media Accounts in Case of Death – Facebook & Instagram

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Did you know that when someone dies that person’s social media accounts remain active until a family member memorializes, deactivates, or deletes the accounts? DGVE law is pleased to provide you with this practical, step-by-step guide on how to handle your loved ones’ social media accounts. ( Download print version.) Facebook: How to add your […]

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