This article, written by attorneys Brad Cook and Judith Bomster, was originally published by the NH Union Leader and can be found here. In our estate planning and elder law …
Written by attorneys Ann Butenhof and Judith Bomster Updated: January 2023 Click here for a printable version of this pamphlet The benefits of knowing the rules now… When a loved …
(Manchester, NH, April 1, 2023) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce the addition of the Butenhof & Bomster legal team to our growing firm. This move significantly enhances the …
For many of us, the simple act of creating an estate plan may seem daunting and, once done, we tend to put it in the “completed” pile. But it’s important …
First things first. Everyone who owns something and has wishes about how they age or who might benefit after they are gone needs an estate plan.
And When Should Some Powers of Attorney be “Durable”? You may have had some exposure to executing a power of attorney in your lifetime. Essentially, a power of attorney, or …
This article, written by Jennifer Lyon, was originally published by NH Business Review and can be found here. E-notarization began as a Covid stopgap but new law makes it permanent …
CLIENT ALERT Madeline Hutchings | July 6, 2021 As we all recover from Zoom fatigue, many of us would like to make virtual meetings a relic of the COVID Era. …
Some people think that, because their assets are jointly owned with a spouse or are in a trust, they do not need a Power of Attorney, or that if they …
As complicated as life can be, reconciling an estate after our death can be a tremendous task for surviving loved ones. Even if a person dies leaving a Last Will …
We all know at least one story of a family relationship harmed by a contentious inheritance fight after the death of loved one. The general rule of thumb is the …
Comprehensive federal legislation referred to as the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act (the “Secure Act”), became effective on January 1, 2020. The Secure Act makes changes …
Planning for end of life can be more than a little intimidating. (Perhaps that’s why 76% of respondents in a recent survey thought having a Will was important, but only 40% had …
Your father recently passed away, and you’ve learned that your sister has been named executor of his estate. Where does that leave you? If you’ve lived through the death of …
You’re a responsible individual. You’ve done estate planning to provide for the distribution of your assets to protect those you love. If you’re like most of us, when you hear …
“My mom went into a nursing home and lost everything. I want to put my house in an irrevocable trust. Can you help? Is that advisable?” Should you put your …
Achieving a Better Life Experience Act The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, codified at 26 U.S.C. §529A, offers a valuable planning tool for persons with disabilities. Before ABLE …
Question: What is the difference between a “living will” and a “durable power of attorney for health care?” Do I need both and, if so, which is more important? Answer: …