Massachusetts Estate Planning and Probate Administration Lawyer
At Kraft Law Offices, we provide comprehensive estate planning services for a broad range of clients, tailoring our approach to the specific issues faced by each person we work with. While one component of our work is representing "traditional" families , a major part of our practice focuses on the unique needs of same-sex, unmarried and other non-traditional couples, blended families and individuals - clients for whom many other practitioners may find it difficult to meet their needs. Spouses in a same-sex marriage require particularly careful planning to ensure they receive all the marital benefits they are entitled to under Massachusetts law while still addressing the fact that federal law considers them legal strangers and explicitly denies them the benefits of marriage.
We work both with clients who have substantial wealth, for whom minimizing gift and estate taxes is an important goal, and those of more modest means. Some of the most common non-financial concerns we address are:
- ensuring the people you choose are the ones to make care and medical decisions on you behalf,
- minimizing or eliminating court involvement in your affairs,
- avoiding guardianship proceedings for yourself and/or your children , and
- making sure those responsible for your care and your survivors can carry on as easily as possible if something were to happen to you.
If you are concerned with these or other issues related to protecting your spouse, domestic partner or family, asset protection, managing estate tax liability or designating a guardian for a young child, please contact our office to learn how our experience can help you achieve your personal and estate planning goals.
We use estate planning tools such as health care proxies, wills and trusts to create security for you and your loved ones and to meet your specific needs and objectives. We work closely with you to help you articulate your goals, identify the tools best suited for your specific life situation and draft documents that achieve your goals, both during your life and after your death.
While it is impossible to eliminate any mention of potential disability or death during the planning process, our focus is on the empowerment and peace of mind you achieve when you put your affairs in order, making sure you and your loved ones are provided for and cared for the way you want, in the event something very serious did happen to you.
Our firm also advises clients about lifetime planning issues, such as prenuptial and domestic partnership agreements and the probate administration of a loved one's estate.
We provide highly personalized service and comprehensive planning solutions. Please contact us in Boston for additional information.
