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Estate Planning
Estate planning is the process of planning in advance for death or possible incapacity, in a way that attempts to maximize the goals of the person who is planning. Estate planning covers a wide range of personal and family objectives: transferring wealth, avoiding probate, protecting assets or planning for incapacity. Seder & Chandler helps clients facing complex estate planning issues define and achieve their goals.

To learn how we use our experience and knowledge of the various tools and instruments available to advance specific client objectives, contact our firm to schedule a discussion about your estate planning needs.

Estate Planning Solutions Customized to Your Needs and Objectives

We will explain and prepare as appropriate such basic or advanced estate planning documents and instruments as:

  • Last will and testament
  • Gift transfers
  • Durable powers of attorney covering financial decisions
  • Health care proxies covering medical decisions
  • Advance directives to physicians
  • Designation of guardians for minor children
  • Transfer documents to effectuate gifts
  • Revocable living trusts
  • Life insurance trusts
  • Special needs trusts

Many families will find that some combination of most of the instruments mentioned above will suffice to meet the full range of their estate planning needs.

Our practice includes a focus on helping families with more complex estates. These families often possess substantial assets including family-owned businesses. Complicated matters like these require the attention of an experienced and creative attorney, one who can use all tools available to protect your rights and meet your needs.

Marvin Silver leads our firm's estate planning practice. He has been selected for inclusion among "The Best Lawyers in America" in the practice area of Trusts and Estates, and has advanced knowledge of taxation law. Our firm's work in this area is characterized by a high level of sophistication combined with close personal attention to client needs.

We also advise clients about elder law, Massachusetts probate, trust administration and probate litigation. To learn more about our approach to client service in estate planning and related areas, contact Seder & Chandler today. From offices in Worcester and Westborough, we handle complex estate planning issues affecting families throughout Massachusetts including central Massachusetts and the Metrowest Boston area.

Publications
  • THE HOMESTEAD: ASSET PROTECTION FOR THE HOME - September 2006
  • GIFTING TO BENEFIT THE ENTIRE FAMILY
  • ESTATE PLANNING FOR THE BUSINESS OWNER
  • DISREGARD OF THE CORPORATE ENTITY: “PIERCING THE CORPORATE VEIL” - © Kurt L. Binder, Esquire - March 12, 2009
  • NEW YEAR BRINGS CHANGES IN ESTATE AND GIFT TAX LAWS - © Marvin S. Silver, January 2009
  • TOOLS OVER TIME - © Marvin S. Silver, June 2008
  • ELDER’S REMARRIAGE CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS - © Marvin S. Silver, May 2008
  • OVERVIEW OF AVAILABLE REMEDIES FOR PROTECTING TRADE INFORMATION - © Kurt L. Binder, Esquire- March 20, 2008
  • NON-COMPETE ISSUES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF A BUSINESS -© Kurt L. Binder, Esquire -March 22, 2007
  • KEY DOCUMENTS FOR DEATH AND INCAPACITY - © Marvin S Silver February 2007
  • ASSET PROTECTION FOR THE HOME - © Marvin S Silver September 2006
  • GIFTING TO BENEFIT FAMILY - © Marvin S Silver November 2006
  • ESTATE PLANNING FOR THE BUSINESS OWNER - © Marvin S Silver April 2005
  • TEN THINGS ABOUT THE 2005 BANKRUPTCY CODE AMENDMENTS THAT MOST CREDITORS WILL NOT LIKE - © Kevin C. Mcgee
  • TEN THINGS ABOUT THE 2005 BANKRUPTCY CODE BUSINESS AMENDMENTS YOU THINK WON’T AFFECT YOU, BUT WILL HELP YOU - © Kevin C. Mcgee
  • TEN THINGS ABOUT THE 2005 BANKRUPTCY CODE AMENDMENTS THAT MOST CREDITORS WILL LIKE - © Kevin C. Mcgee

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