Christine Fletcher is a Boston-based partner at the law firm of Day Pitney LLP. She writes about how to successfully manage trusts and estates. She’s covered informative topics such as “Unhappy With Your Trustee?”, “Should You Tell Your Beneficiaries What They Will Inherit?”, “5
Your Power Of Attorney: More Power Than You Think
Powers of attorney are powerful estate planning tools, often signed without full consideration, yet they carry significant risk of abuse.
How To Determine What State Law Applies To Your Trust
When you create a trust, you select the state law that will govern it.
Why Do You Need A Prenup If You Have A Trust?
Many people getting married who have assets in trust believe they do not need a prenuptial agreement. That is most likely not true.
What The One Big Beautiful Bill Means For Your Estate Plan
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law. The bill brought certainty to the uncertainty surrounding the federal estate tax exemption.
Protecting Your Child’s Wealth: 5 Ways To Extend A Trust
Passing money from one generation to the next in trust can have its pitfalls.