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Sunday, February 12, 2012 Crummey Provisions - Solution in Search of a Problem?   This post is for people who need to reduce their estates below the Massachusetts "exemption" of $1 million, and especially for those who risk incurring the federal estate tax on estates in excess of $5 million. Find out whether "Crummey" trust powers are a solution to your problem. Read more . . . Permanent Link write a comment Sunday, February 05, 2012 "Double Decker" Estate Planning In "Double Decker" estate planning, the children are involved with the process of planning the parent's estate.  This can be useful, but it is not without it's hazards, when the Elder Law attorney becomes a lightening-rod for family conflict. Read more . . . Permanent Link write a comment Saturday, November 19, 2011 Financial Aid and "Trust Funds" Should you use a Uniform Gifts to Minor's Act Account to save for a child's or grandchild's education?  Not surprisingly, doing so may have an impact on whether the child qualifies for financial aid. Read more . . . Permanent Link write a comment

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Jennifer A. Deland, Counselor-at-Law advises clients in all areas of estate planning, including wealth transmission planning, disability planning, special needs, pet trusts, Medicaid/Masshealth and related aspects of probate law. Her office is convenient for clients throughout the Metrowest area, including Holliston, Hopkinton, Milford, Medway, Medfield, Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Sherborn, Dover, Southborough, Sudbury and Westborough.