One of the many benefits of creating a comprehensive estate plan is the ability to determine who receives your assets after you are gone. Even the most carefully drafted estate planning documents, however, may not be able to accomplish this important goal if your assets are not titled appropriately. The way your home, vacation property, investment real estate, or other valuable assets are titled often determines what happens to that property after your death, regardless of what your Last Will … [Read more...] about Property Transfers After Death in New Hampshire: Why the Way You Title Property Matters
Declare Your Independence From Intestacy
Every Fourth of July, we celebrate the right to determine our own destiny. Yet many Americans leave some of life's most important decisions to state intestacy laws by failing to create an Estate Plan. This Independence Day, learn why declaring your independence from intestacy may be one of the most meaningful gifts you can leave for the people you love. Continue reading to learn more. … [Read more...] about Declare Your Independence From Intestacy
Still Fighting: The Estate Planning Legacy of Shannen Doherty
Shannen Doherty spent years fighting breast cancer with courage and candor. In her final days, she also fought to finalize her divorce – signing the settlement just one day before she died. More than a year later, her estate is still fighting to enforce it. Shannen’s story is a powerful reminder that even the best-laid plans can unravel when the wrong people are involved – and that naming the right Trustee may be the most important decision you ever make. Continue reading to learn more. … [Read more...] about Still Fighting: The Estate Planning Legacy of Shannen Doherty
Fiduciary Planning in Your New Hampshire Estate Plan
When you embark on your estate planning journey, your attention will naturally focus on how your assets should be distributed and which loved ones you want to benefit from your estate. Those decisions are certainly important, but a successful estate plan requires you to consider more than just how your estate assets will be distributed. For example, the success of your estate plan also relies heavily on the individuals you appoint to carry out your wishes and manage responsibilities on behalf of … [Read more...] about Fiduciary Planning in Your New Hampshire Estate Plan
Woburn Digital Estate Planning
Estate planning has traditionally focused on tangible assets such as homes, automobiles, bank accounts, investment portfolios, and family heirlooms. While these assets remain important, modern estate planning must also address an increasingly significant category of property that often exists entirely online. From email accounts and digital photographs to cryptocurrency holdings and online businesses, digital assets now represent a substantial portion of many people's estates. A carefully … [Read more...] about Woburn Digital Estate Planning
Crisis Planning vs. Pre-Planning
People often procrastinate when it comes to estate planning, waiting for when circumstances feel more pressing or when they have time to devote to it. The timing of your planning decisions, however, has a direct impact on the effectiveness of your overall strategy. While estate planning may not be something you want to do, having a comprehensive estate plan in place allows you to retain control, preserve options, and create a structure that reflects your long-term objectives. Conversely, when … [Read more...] about Crisis Planning vs. Pre-Planning
That Would Never Happen: The Most Dangerous Words in Estate Planning
One of the most common—and dangerous—phrases in Estate Planning is “that would never happen.” This article explores how assumptions about family dynamics, relationships, and behavior often lead to unintended conflict, litigation, and failed plans. By examining where these assumptions break down, both attorneys and families can build Estate Plans designed to withstand real-world challenges. Continue reading to learn more. … [Read more...] about That Would Never Happen: The Most Dangerous Words in Estate Planning
IRS Warning: The 2026 Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
As we approach the end of another tax season, it’s a good time to review the list of “Dirty Dozen” tax schemes published by the Internal Revenue Service for the year. Many of these schemes peak during tax time and involve fraudsters looking for ways to steal taxpayers’ money, personal information, and data. Attorneys can help their clients by alerting them to these scams and providing advice on how to avoid them. Continue reading to learn more. … [Read more...] about IRS Warning: The 2026 Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
10 Essential Steps in Your New Hampshire Estate Plan
Building a thoughtful estate plan is one of the most effective ways to safeguard your property, protect your family, and ensure that your wishes are honored both during your lifetime and after your death. Many individuals postpone this process because they assume it will be overwhelming or unnecessarily complicated. Estate planning becomes far more manageable when you approach it methodically. By addressing one element at a time, you can create a plan that reflects your values, protects your … [Read more...] about 10 Essential Steps in Your New Hampshire Estate Plan
Estate Planning for LGBTQIA+ Couples in New Hampshire
Preparing for the future requires more than informal conversations and shared intentions. You need legally enforceable documents that reflect your values, protect your partner, and secure your family’s stability. For LGBTQIA+ couples in New Hampshire, thoughtful estate planning carries particular weight. Although marriage equality is recognized across the United States, gaps in practical protection can still arise, especially for couples who are unmarried, in blended families, or navigating … [Read more...] about Estate Planning for LGBTQIA+ Couples in New Hampshire
