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Estate Planning

There is more to an estate plan than simply drafting a Will. We engage with our clients to learn about their overall financial life, their concerns, and their goals for the future to accomplish various objectives, from protecting minor children and avoiding probate to minimizing estate tax liability and navigating the expectations of blended families. We carefully review all of our clients’ assets to ensure coordination with their legal documents, often working with our clients’ financial, accounting and business advisors to ensure follow-through and consideration of all aspects of any updates in ownership or giving.

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Estate Planning

There is more to an estate plan than just a Will. Read more about our comprehensive approach here.

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Probate and Administration of Estates

Serving as Personal Representative of an estate can be tricky. Read more about how we guide our clients through an estate from start to finish here.

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Trustee Services

Trusts come in all shapes and sizes, and serving as a Trustee is always unique to a particular trust. Read more about how we assist Trustees here.

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Trust, Estate and Real Estate Litigation

Disputes can be difficult. Whether clients are looking for creative solutions to save on litigation costs or are determined to go to trial, we can help.

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Real Estate Conveyancing

We offer conveyancing (purchase and sale) services to existing clients and referral partners. Read more here.

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Trustee Services

Trusts come in all shapes and sizes, and serving as a Trustee is always unique to a particular trust. Read more about how we assist Trustees here.

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Trust, Estate and Real Estate Litigation

Disputes can be difficult. Whether clients are looking for creative solutions to save on litigation costs or are determined to go to trial, we can help.

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Real Estate Conveyancing

We offer conveyancing (purchase and sale) services to existing clients and referral partners. Read more here.

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Fegreus & Broderick, LLP

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Boston, Massachusetts 02110
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A recent Probate and Family Court Judge found that A recent Probate and Family Court Judge found that a husband could serve as a witness of his wife’s signature on a jointly-written Will. 

Under typical circumstances, a beneficiary named in a Will – which often includes a spouse – is prohibited from serving as a disinterested witness required for valid execution. 

However, under the unusual facts of this case, where a couple drafted their own joint will without an attorney and witnessed each other’s signatures, the Judge found that they were each in effect witnessing one-another’s signatures and upheld the validity of the Will, but only after much litigation. 

As the prevailing attorney mentioned to Lawyer’s Weekly, “This entire situation would never had occurred had they gone to an attorney and had a codicil written with two disinterested witnesses and a notary in a law office.
You don’t have to accept inherited property. Some You don’t have to accept inherited property.

Some beneficiaries choose to decline it due to financial concerns, responsibilities, or because someone else may benefit more. However, disclaiming property must follow strict rules, including a deadline typically within 9 months.

Fegreus & Broderick, LLP can help ensure the process is handled properly and in compliance with the law.
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