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THE BRITTNEY SPEARS CONSERVATORSHIP CASE RAISES CONCERNS THAT HER RIGHTS WERE OVERLOOKED BY ALL
First, by way of background -- in California -- the legal term for guardianship is conservatorship and the term is used for both a...
flaxlaw
Sep 9, 20212 min read
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UPDATE on Virtual Notarization in Massachusetts
If you are unable to meet and sign in person --- Now you can still sign remotely until June 18, 2021 until December 15, 2021 The ins...
flaxlaw
Jun 17, 20212 min read
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Virtual Notarization in Massachusetts
If you are unable to meet and sign in person --- You can still sign remotely until June 18, 2021! The ins and outs of Virtual...
flaxlaw
Jun 2, 20212 min read
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A Checklist to Avoid Probate
Why Avoiding Probate in certain instances is prudent? It allows assets to be transferred or utilized faster by your loved ones. One way...

Martin Flax
Apr 12, 20212 min read
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Positively Easy Street? --- Why did Bob Dylan choose to sell his Songbook Now?
From the December 7, 2020 announcement in the news..... Bob Dylan to Sell His Entire Songwriting Catalog to Universal - Bloomberg SELLING...
flaxlaw
Mar 21, 20213 min read
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Special Needs Trusts – Why? Are they all the same?
Why would you create a Special Needs Trust? A special needs trust is created to coordinate with governmental benefits so that a person...
flaxlaw
Mar 14, 20212 min read
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Special Needs Transition to Adulthood - An Important but Often Overlooked Step
Applying for a Section 8 Housing Subsidy In Massachusetts, families often consider applying for guardianship and for Supplemental...

Martin Flax
Mar 7, 20212 min read
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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...

Martin Flax
Feb 15, 20212 min read
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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...

Martin Flax
Feb 8, 20212 min read
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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...

Martin Flax
Jan 30, 20212 min read
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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...

Martin Flax
Jan 25, 20212 min read
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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...

Martin Flax
Jan 17, 20212 min read
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What is a Health Care Proxy?
In Massachusetts, Health Care Proxies are an important part of a personalized and comprehensive estate plan.

Martin Flax
Jan 10, 20211 min read
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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...

Martin Flax
Jan 6, 20212 min read
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