When you hear the term prenuptial agreement you may start to worry – should there be anything more important than the love you feel for your potential spouse? Navigating the decision to sign a prenuptial agreement can be a nerve-wracking experience. For many, the concept of a prenup is shrouded in misunderstanding and fear. However,…
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Why You Should Never Overlook Your Estate Plan
Estate planning is often misunderstood or overlooked by individuals and families, yet it is a critical process that ensures your assets and wishes are managed and honored after your death or in the event of incapacity. It can be overlooked but sometimes this comes as a cost to your family and your heirs. Understanding what…
Have You Lost That Loving Feeling and Are You Headed for Divorce?
Marriage can be a beautiful journey, but it also comes with its challenges. Sometimes, the spark that once ignited the relationship fades, leaving one or both partners feeling apathetic and disconnected. If you find yourself in this situation, feeling like you’re no longer in love with your spouse and questioning whether the marriage is worth…
Proactive Estate Planning Steps to Prepare For Cognitive Decline
Estate planning is important for everyone, but it becomes even more essential as we age and face the possibility of cognitive decline. The recent case of Jay Leno seeking conservatorship over his wife Mavis Leno highlights the importance of proactive estate planning. With proper planning, such difficult and costly legal procedures can often be avoided.…
What to Do If Your Spouse Abandons You in Massachusetts: A Guide for Getting Divorced
What should you do if you are ready to move on but your spouse is nowhere to be found? You need and want to find them, if only to move on with your life. If your spouse has abandoned you in Massachusetts, navigating the divorce process can seem overwhelming. However, Massachusetts law provides avenues for…
Don’t Risk Your Legacy; Americans are Ignoring Their Estate Plan and Fewer People are Writing Wills and Trusts Post Pandemic
As the pandemic fades from view, and life returns to “normal,” fewer Americans are drafting wills and trusts, this is according to a new survey, and research indicating a decline in concerns about mortality. The 2024 Wills and Estate Planning Study from Caring.com reveals that only 32% of adults have a will, down from 34%…
Don’t Forget the Importance of Estate Planning When it Comes to Divorce
At Amaral & Associates P.C. We are focused on two main areas, Family Law and Estate Planning. We can help your family plan for the future so that in the case of an unexpected illness or unexpected family member’s passing, most everything can be taken care of with some advance planning. Health challenges aren’t the…
How to Avoid Estate Planning Issues with Step-Families by Using a Prenuptial Agreement
Blended families are becoming increasingly common, but they often bring with them unique challenges, especially when it comes to estate planning and dealing with the intentions of heirs and a parent’s intentions. One of the biggest problems arises when one of the spouses dies and leaves everything to the other. When the surviving spouse dies,…
What is a No-Fault Divorce in Massachusetts?
If you have been keeping up with the news lately, you may have noticed people using the term “no fault divorce.” No fault divorce is an important concept in divorce, but many people are not familiar with what it means. If you’re wondering whether you can have a no-fault divorce in Massachusetts, the answer is…
Have you Made Estate Planning Decisions for the Care of Your Pets?
Pets have become like family members. They give us that unconditional love that we often crave. Often they are the primary companion for those who do not have families. Increasingly people want to make sure that both their pets and family are taken care of after they are gone. A way to do that is…
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