Living Together: Does Massachusetts Recognize Common Law Marriage? All across the United States people of all ages are making a choice to live together in a long-term, committed relationship. Some simply call it “living together.” Some call it “cohabiting.” Lately…
The Importance of the “Story” Behind Life’s “Little Treasures” One of the purposes of writing your will or a living trust is to direct how your property is passed on and to whom. What I’ve found over the years, though,…
I’m in a Second Marriage. Is Estate Planning Really All That Important? Simple answer: it’s probably MORE important now in your second marriage than it was in your first. In most second marriages, each spouse comes into the new relationship with…
How Do We Define the “New American Family?” Not long ago, the traditional American family typically consisted of a husband, a wife and two to three kids (think “Leave it to Beaver”). But, the growing incidence of separation, divorce, remarriage…
Mega Millions Lottery Fever – What Would You Do If You Won the Jackpot??? The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a record high and millions are playing with the hopes of winning the lottery of a lifetime. But, what would…
Healthcare Proxies: Massachusetts Young Adults Need Their Medical Wishes to Be Legally Documented Too. Here’s a tip for families of college students and college students themselves – if your college student is over the age of 18, then they are…
Healthcare Proxies – Let Someone Know Your Medical Wishes For National Healthcare Decisions Day National Healthcare Decisions Day is on April 16th and it’s an important reminder for every adult to let someone know their most private wishes about medical…
In a Second Marriage? Why Having a Massachusetts Estate Plan is Crucial. If you are in a second marriage, having an estate plan is crucial – probably more crucial than when you’re in your first marriage. Attorney Andrew Garcia discusses…
Why would a bank approve a Massachusetts short sale? 2nd Marriage Estate Planning Attorney Ep. 4 of “2nd Marriage Estate Planning“ Will a Massachusetts bank approve a short sale? Andrew Garcia of Phillips Garcia Law answers this question in the…
Episode 3 of “2nd Marriage Estate Planning” where Andrew Garcia continues to answer a viewer’s questions regarding her debt due to a short sale in Massachusetts. Does her debt now lie on the shoulders of her new husband as well?…