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With the CDC predicting a surge in coronavirus transmissions this winter, now is the perfect time to make sure you are prepared. In addition to purchasing important household items that may become scarce, there are also some legal action items to consider: Estate planning– This isn’t just for the elderly […]
Failing to have an estate plan can burden loved ones at a time when they are already overwhelmed. Here are some common estate planning mistakes and misconceptions. 1. “I don’t need a Will.” Regardless of your finances or age, it is best to have a Will. It allows you to […]
The Social Security Administration recently announced that the Cost of Living Adjustment for 2020 will be 1.6%. For the average retired worker, this increase amounts to approximately $24 per month. While these modest increases are welcome, many people on Social Security will continue to put off creating an estate plan […]
The votes have been counted and the Partners, Attorneys and Staff of Wescott Law couldn’t be more pleased with the results of the first annual Best of the Lakes Region Contest. Voting took place for three weeks in April with over 100,000 votes received in the 181 categories. Wescott Law […]
Married couples are, by default, afforded certain interests in each other’s property, rights to make healthcare and financial decisions for each other in the event of an emergency, and rights to inherit from one another’s estates. By contrast, New Hampshire does not recognize what is traditionally referred to as “common […]
An Estate Plan is essential to ensure your wishes are carried out upon your death. Many people fail to recognize the importance of an estate plan, due in part to a number of myths. We have dispelled some of them for you below. Myth: “The state will take my property […]
During an emotionally difficult time, a Durable Power of Attorney offers peace of mind to loved ones by clearly stating your wishes at a time when you are unable to do so. However, it is possible to unintentionally revoke this document, also referred to as an “Advance Directive”. Here are […]
It is uncomfortable to contemplate a time when you may be unable to make decisions for yourself, due to unconsciousness or incapacity, but such a situation is precisely when critical healthcare decisions must be made. A Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and Living Will Declaration (“Durable POA” for short) […]
Are you considering purchasing property with the intent to develop or subdivide it? Or perhaps you want to subdivide your existing lot. It is important to know if your intentions comply with municipal zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations; the purpose of which is to avoid issues that arise within poorly […]
Wescott Law was recently recognized as one of the state’s top law firms in an annual supplement published by Business NH Magazine. The firm was one of twenty-two in the state to be included in the issue, a supplement to the month’s regular publication, and the only one based in […]