Estate Planning Attorneys Helping Families in Norfolk County and the Cape Cod Area
The Law Office of Boyd & Boyd was created in 1976 and incorporated in 1992 by a father and son team. The staff at Boyd & Boyd, P.C. includes many family members. The firm has a neighborly approach to the practice of law, converting the complexities of estate planning, wills, and trusts into plain English. Our mission is to provide you and your family with all the knowledge and legal advice you need to make the most appropriate decisions to protect your estate and your future.
Boyd & Boyd, P.C. enjoys the highest rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory. This is a rating by peers who endorse the firm as having the highest legal competence and highest ethical standards by granting us the “AV” rating. We are additionally listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. There aren’t many Cape Cod firms that enjoy this honor, which provides further evidence of our enduring commitment to provide approachable but high-quality Estate Planning services and information.
Estate And Trust Planning Services
Having an estate plan is fundamental for anyone who wants to plan ahead in order to safeguard their assets and be in control of how they will be distributed. There are numerous details and procedures that you may have to take care of when a loved one passes away, including disclaimer planning, portability advice, updating the survivor’s plan, and other considerations.
Strategic planning is extremely important in making sure every aspect of your estate plan has been dealt with, so your loved ones are able to focus on what they need after your death rather than having to worry about the intricacies of how your estate is being handled and divided. Considering all the different estate planning options and trusts can take up a lot of time and create a lot of stress for many clients.
Strategic planning and occasional updates to your trust and estate plan are key in ensuring your assets and wealth will be passed on in accordance with your wishes. At Boyd & Boyd, we have helped numerous families navigate the process by providing sound legal advice and information in plain terms to aid you in making the proper choices to create a strong estate plan.
Asset Protection and Elder Law Services
Elder Law is a sub-specialty of Estate Planning where attorneys focus on assisting clients with plans for retirement, long-term care, incapacity planning, and other legal issues uniquely for seniors and people with disabilities. An Elder Law Attorney can provide information and guidance for a number of aspects related to aging. From helping with estate planning, wills, trusts, and asset protection to helping clients through decisions on health care planning, long-term care planning, financial representation, guardianship, and assisted living, an Elder Law Attorney’s main goal is addressing the needs and challenges that come from getting older. In addition to assisting customers with planning for their later years, our Elder Law Attorneys at Boyd & Boyd can also help families with many other aspects related to aging and asset protection.
Trustee and Executor Services
In a revocable trust, most creators often choose a relative as the trustee who will assume the responsibility of managing the trust. Many families additionally decide to add a co-trustee such as a lawyer who has a great deal of experience navigating the complexities of trusts. A Trust Attorney will have a more comprehensive understanding of state and federal laws that often affect your estate and can be more equipped to ensure that all aspects of the trust and related laws are understood and explained in layman’s terms. The same is true for those who have found themselves the executor on a loved one’s estate — an intimidating task that can benefit from guidance from a legal professional.
This takes the burden away from your trustee relative and guarantees that your wishes will be honored and your assets distributed the way you intended them to be. At Boyd & Boyd, we have decades of experience managing trusts and working with families to remove the overwhelming confusion that frequently comes along with many trust administration and estate administration concerns.
How Can We Help?
Our estate planning attorneys approach each case with our client in mind first and foremost, and we have the knowledge and experience to advise you on all your Estate Planning issues. We work hard to clarify any confusion and make the estate planning process clear and easy for all of our clients. Whether you are deciding to establish a trust, need assistance in understanding changes in the law, or are uncertain of what you need to protect your assets and secure your legacy for your beneficiaries and loved ones after your passing, we are here to help. Our team is up to date on all current state and federal laws regarding estates and inheritances, and we can help you through the process of planning for the future, including assisting you in decisions about passing on wealth and assets to future generations in the best and most effective manner possible.
About Norfolk County
Norfolk County is located in Massachusetts. With a population of around 701,000 people as of 2020, Norfolk County was formed on March 26, 1793 in legislation signed by Governor John Hancock. Norfolk County is named after the English county of the same name. Visitors can enjoy many green spaces and historical sites including Blue Hills Reservation and the Adams National Historical Park. At Boyd & Boyd, we endeavor to serve Norfolk County families and neighbors and help them protect their assets and enjoy the beauty and peacefulness of this historical corner of Massachusetts.
Call us at (508) 775-7800 so we can help you secure your legacy.