Why You Should Designate Beneficiaries
A crucial, yet often overlooked, component of estate planning is reviewing assets, such as 401(k)s, pensions, and savings accounts, and ensuring you have listed a beneficiary for each of these.
DetailsWill Robotics and AI Be the Future of Elder Care?
Innovations in robotics and artificial intelligence may have the potential to provide support on this front, allowing seniors to continue living at home as they age.
DetailsIs “Aging in Place” Right for Me?
For those who wish to maintain their independence and continue living at home as they grow older, taking certain steps to protect their physical, mental, and financial welfare is essential.
DetailsAmy Stratton & Kristen Prull Moonan Honored by RI Monthly Excellence in Law
Congratulations to MSW partners Amy Stratton and Kristen Prull Moonan (pictured here left to right) who were again honored with the Professional Excellence in Law award by Rhode Island Monthly. They were recognized in the area of Wills, Estates & Trusts for the fifth year in a row. Honorees were nominated and chosen by their…
DetailsWhen Should I Include a Pour Over Will in My Estate Plan?
If you wish to maintain control during your lifetime over the assets you place in a trust, you may choose to establish a revocable, or “living” trust – most likely, along with a pour over will.
DetailsWhat Is Hospice Care at Home?
Hospice care is a type of health care that patients with terminally ill conditions rely on at the end of their lives.
DetailsWhat Does Having Power of Attorney With Dual Agents Mean?
Many power of attorney forms allow for a variety of options in designating who may act as your agent. Depending on the rules of your state, this can be one person or more than one person.
DetailsEstate Planning for Your Digital Legacy
Arranging what happens to your digital assets and information when you pass away has become an increasingly essential component of comprehensive estate planning.
DetailsAre Wills Public Record?: Estate Planning Q&A
Wills contain important information about who receives money, possessions, and property upon a person’s death. Who can view this information, and is it a public record?
DetailsAging Care: 6 Tips for Caring for Elderly Parents
You may worry about your older loved ones, especially if you live far away from them. You can, however, take some simple steps to ensure their safety as they age.
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