Wills & Trusts in Massachusetts

"My spouse gets everything anyway, right? So why do I need a will?" I hear a version of this almost weekly, and I understand exactly why people believe it. It feels like common sense. But in Massachusetts, it's often wrong, and the gap between what people assume and what the law actually does is exactly where families get blindsided at the worst possible time. Here's the truth: when you die without a will in Massachusetts, you don't get to decide anything. The Commonwealth ha

Trying to decide between a will and a trust in Massachusetts? Here's a clear, no-jargon breakdown of what each one does and how to know which fits your family.