The state has already given you a prenuptial agreement: the divorce laws! BUT but it may not be what you want.
Guardianship
Because the unexpected occurs, a durable power of attorney is a powerful protection against uncertainty. With a well-drafted power of attorney, you can avoid guardianship and conservatorship, the public and expensive probate procedures for people who are unable to act for themselves.
If you did comprehensive estate planning years ago, now is the time to revisit your estate plan. Estate tax laws have changed, and your situation and your goals have probably changed too.
Wills
· You need to make certain specific declarations to the witnesses in the presence of the notary. Massachusetts now permits remote notarization by video conference, but it is not well-suited to wills and estate plans
Trusts
Power of Attorney
· The firm offers an abbreviated placeholder plan of four documents (will, health care proxy, HIPAA authorization and durable power of attorney).
The estate planning landscape has changed significantly in the past five years. While traditional estate planning techniques remain critically important, it’s more important than ever to review the underlying tax planning.