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## Posts

- [Planning for the Wrong Tax: How Credit Shelter Trusts Can Destroy the 2nd Step-Up](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/wrong-tax-step-up-in-basis-disclaimer-trust/)
- [How to Properly Execute a Will in All 50 States – Essential Rules to Protect your Legacy](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/how-to-properly-execute-a-will-in-all-50-states/)
- [2 Reasons Medicaid Planning Trusts In Massachusetts Are Not Asset Protection Trusts](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/medicaid-planning-trusts-are-not-apts/)
- [What Are the Benefits of Establishing a Health Care Proxy and a Living Will?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-establishing-a-health-care-proxy-and-a-living-will/)
- [How Often Should I Update My Estate Plan?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/how-often-should-i-update-my-estate-plan/)
- [What Happens to Debts Left Behind by the Deceased?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/what-happens-to-debts-left-behind-by-the-deceased/)
- [Minimizing Capital Gains Taxes on Real Estate and Investments: What You Need to Know](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/minimizing-capital-gains-taxes-on-real-estate-and-investments-what-you-need-to-know/)
- [Purposeful Philanthropy: How a Charitable Remainder Trust Can Reduce Tax Burdens While Supporting the Causes You Care About](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/purposeful-philanthropy-how-a-charitable-remainder-trust-can-reduce-tax-burdens-while-supporting-the-causes-you-care-about/)
- [Breaking News: Big Update to Corporate Transparency Law](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/breaking-news-big-update-to-corporate-transparency-law/)
- [Picking the Right Successor Trustee for Your Estate Plan](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/picking-the-right-successor-trustee-for-your-estate-plan/)
- [U.S. Trade Policy Changes (Tariffs) May Strengthen Your Family’s Wealth Protection Plan™](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/u-s-trade-policy-changes-could-strengthen-your-familys-wealth-protection-plan/)
- [Building a Sophisticated Estate Plan: Why Basic Strategies May Not Be Enough for High-Net-Worth Families](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/building-a-sophisticated-estate-plan-why-basic-strategies-may-not-be-enough-for-high-net-worth-families/)
- [Tips for Modernizing an Outdated Family Trust Without Starting From Scratch](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/tips-for-modernizing-an-outdated-family-trust-without-starting-from-scratch/)
- [What Happens If I Move to Another State After Creating My Estate Plan?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/what-happens-if-i-move-to-another-state-after-creating-my-estate-plan/)
- [Who Inherits My Property If I Don’t Name Someone in My Will?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/who-inherits-my-property-if-i-dont-name-someone-in-my-will/)
- [Using Trusts for Estate Planning in Cape Cod](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/using-trusts-for-estate-planning-in-cape-cod/)
- [Why You Should Hire a Probate Attorney in Massachusetts](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/why-you-should-hire-a-probate-attorney-in-massachusetts/)
- [Dynasty Trusts: Preserving Wealth Across Generations for Affluent Families](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/dynasty-trusts-preserving-wealth-across-generations-for-affluent-families/)
- [How Can Trusts Protect the Assets of Affluent Families from Legal Disputes?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/how-can-trusts-protect-the-assets-of-affluent-families-from-legal-disputes/)
- [How to Plan for the Vacation Home so the Family Can Enjoy it for Generations](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/how-to-plan-for-the-vacation-home-so-the-family-can-enjoy-it-for-generations/)
- [Trustee’s Duty of Prudent Administration and Control & Protection of Trust Property](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/trustees-duty-of-prudent-administration-and-control-protection-of-trust-property/)
- [2024: Outlook & Opportunities Part 1](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/2024-outlook-opportunities-part-1/)
- [A Short Summary of the Responsibilities of A Personal Representative/Executor](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/a-short-summary-of-the-responsibilities-of-a-personal-representative-executor/)
- [Recent Massachusetts Estate Tax Reform Spurs Need for Estate Plan Revisions](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/recent-massachusetts-estate-tax-reform-spurs-need-for-estate-plan-revisions/)
- [IS IT POSSIBLE TO AMEND A DECEASED SPOUSE’S IRREVOCABLE TRUST?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/is-it-possible-to-amend-a-deceased-spouses-irrevocable-trust-2/)
- [Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act: Understanding the Penalties for Non-Compliance](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/navigating-the-corporate-transparency-act-understanding-the-penalties-for-non-compliance/)
- [Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): A Comprehensive Guide for Small Businesses](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/corporate-transparency-act-cta-a-comprehensive-guide-for-small-businesses/)
- [Understanding Exemptions Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/understanding-exemptions-under-the-corporate-transparency-act-cta/)
- [Navigating the Complexities of the Corporate Transparency Act: Common Pitfalls to Avoid](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/navigating-the-complexities-of-the-corporate-transparency-act-common-pitfalls-to-avoid/)
- [Additional Exemptions Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/additional-exemptions-under-the-corporate-transparency-act-cta/)
- [What Are the Inheritance Rights of Stepchildren in Massachusetts?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/what-are-the-inheritance-rights-of-stepchildren-in-massachusetts/)
- [Your Guide to Estate Planning for Ultra High Net Worth [2024]](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/your-guide-to-estate-planning-for-ultra-high-net-worth-2024/)
- [What Is the Best Business Structure for Asset Protection?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/what-is-the-best-business-structure-for-asset-protection/)
- [What Is the Difference Between Legacy Planning and Estate Planning?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/what-is-the-difference-between-legacy-planning-and-estate-planning/)
- [Understanding the Basics of the Massachusetts Estate Tax](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/basics-massachusetts-estate-tax/)
- [What Is the Difference Between an Irrevocable Trust and a Revocable Trust?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/what-is-the-difference-between-an-irrevocable-trust-and-a-revocable-trust/)
- [What Happens to a Deceased Person’s Bank Accounts?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/what-happens-to-a-deceased-persons-bank-accounts/)
- [How to Amend an Irrevocable Trust](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/how-to-amend-an-irrevocable-trust/)
- [Can Non-Residents Avoid the Massachusetts Estate Tax?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/can-non-residents-avoid-the-massachusetts-estate-tax/)
- [SECURE Act 2.0](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/secure-act-2-0/)
- [Massachusetts Millionaire’s Income Tax](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/massachusetts-millionaires-income-tax/)
- [Gov. Maura Healey’s Tax Proposal](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/gov-maura-healeys-tax-proposal/)
- [How to Protect Your Kids’ Inheritance (From Divorce, Bankruptcy, Creditors, and Others)](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/how-to-protect-your-kids-inheritance-from-divorce-bankruptcy-creditors-and-others/)
- [What Are Five Common Goals of an Estate Plan?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/what-are-five-common-goals-of-an-estate-plan/)
- [What Is a Contract to Plan?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/what-is-a-contract-to-plan/)
- [Is It Possible to Amend a Deceased Spouse’s Irrevocable Trust?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/is-it-possible-to-amend-a-deceased-spouses-irrevocable-trust/)
- [The “Right” Way and The “Wrong” Way to Leave Your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or Other Qualified Plan](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/the-right-way-and-the-wrong-way-to-leave-your-ira-401k-403b-or-other-qualified-plan/)
- [What Is an IRA Inheritance Trust™?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/what-is-an-ira-inheritance-trusttm/)
- [What Is a Personal Asset Trust?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/what-is-a-personal-asset-trust/)
- [Executors, Trustees, and Guardians: How Are They Different?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/executors-trustees-and-guardians-how-are-they-different/)
- [How Can You “Divorce-Proof” the Inheritance You Leave for Your Loved Ones?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/how-can-you-divorce-proof-the-inheritance-you-leave-for-your-loved-ones/)
- [How Have Wills and Trusts Changed and Evolved?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/how-have-wills-and-trusts-changed-and-evolved/)
- [Who Pays the Massachusetts Estate Tax and How Can It Be Avoided?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/who-pays-the-massachusetts-estate-tax-and-how-can-it-be-avoided/)
- [Do You Know The 9 Different Taxes Your Estate Plan Should Protect Against?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/do-you-know-the-9-different-taxes-your-estate-plan-should-protect-against/)
- [What You Should Know About Medicaid Planning Trusts](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/should-know-medicaid-planning-trusts/)
- [What is the Difference Between a Trust and a Will?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/difference-between-trust-and-will/)
- [What Should You Do With Your Estate If You Have No Spouse or Children?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/estate-no-spouse-children/)
- [Can You Alter an Irrevocable Trust?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/can-you-alter-an-irrevocable-trust/)
- [What Documents Should I Have Ready to Prepare an Estate Plan?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/documents-needed-prepare-estate-plan/)
- [Determining Competency in Massachusetts Estate Planning](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/determining-competency-massachusetts-estate/)
- [Do I Need a New Estate Plan if I Just Got Divorced or Remarried?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/estate-plan-divorced-remarried/)
- [Can I Include A Pet In My Estate Plan?](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/include-pet-estate-plan/)
- [The SECURE Act Signed by President Trump](https://www.boydandboydpc.com/secure-act-a-law/)

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