April 03, 2019
NP Trusts & Estates Blog
Author(s): Sally A. Dabrowski, Kaitlyn B. Barnett, Alexandra P. Crean, Deborah L. Anderson, Sarah M. Roscioli, Kerri L. Painting
Retirement saving strategies by age, where and how to collect unclaimed funds, the importance of premarital agreements in today’s world and more. Here’s what’s trending in estate planning and wealth management.
Pet owners should consider planning for the care of their pets during any time when they are not able to care for the pets themselves.—Sally A. Dabrowski
Premarital agreements—customarily associated with celebrities and the super wealthy—are not only for the rich and famous but also can provide numerous benefits to anyone with personal assets, liabilities, property or children from a previous relationship.—Kaitlyn B. Barnett
Some married individuals do not wish to provide for a surviving spouse under their estate plans. A recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision underscores the importance of states’ elective share statutes when individuals do not wish to execute “I love you” wills in favor of a surviving spouse.—Alexandra P. Crean
There are several issues one must consider when transferring a closely held business to the next generation.—Deborah L. Anderson
Saving for retirement is smart, and saving for retirement with specific tactics at specific ages is smarter.—Sarah Roscioli
How do I collect any unclaimed funds in my name that may have been turned over to my state?—Kerri Painting
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