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Feb 15
2 min

Can you put the home you own and occupy into a trust without paying off the mortgage?

That’s the subject of this week’s blog. The answer can be addressed by looking at the meaning of Due-On Sales Clauses and the effect of t...

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The SSI recipient and the value of an ABLE Account

Martin Flax

Feb 8
2 min

The SSI recipient and the value of an ABLE Account

History of the ABLE Account Legislation If you or your family member is on Supplemental Security Income “SSI” due to a disability, the fe...

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Massachusetts Estate Planning Info --- Part Two

Martin Flax

Jan 30
2 min

Massachusetts Estate Planning Info --- Part Two

Avoiding Probate What is commonly called “Probate” is the process whereby the Probate Court accepts the filing of a Petition for the admi...

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Massachusetts Estate Planning Info --- Part One

Martin Flax

Jan 25
2 min

Massachusetts Estate Planning Info --- Part One

What happens to a person’s property when they die? The distribution of the deceased’s property usually goes through probate. Probate is a...

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What is HIPAA Release Form and Why do I need one?

Martin Flax

Jan 17
2 min

What is HIPAA Release Form and Why do I need one?

In Massachusetts, Health Care Proxies are an important part of a personalized and comprehensive estate plan. Some frequently asked questi...

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Martin Flax

Jan 10
1 min

What is a Health Care Proxy?

In Massachusetts, Health Care Proxies are an important part of a personalized and comprehensive estate plan.

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Martin Flax

Jan 6
2 min

Declaration of Homestead

As part of your New Years’ Resolution consider filing a Declaration of Homestead. People often do not realize that one of the easiest and...

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