Murray Plumb & Murray offers a full range of estate planning, trust, and probate services. In addition to planning, we offer complete services in connection with the handling of a decedent’s affairs and are equipped to efficiently handle the myriad of property and financial matters associated with the death of a loved one. We also…
By Lauren Weliver Having a plan that takes care of you and your family is important for everyone, but it is especially important for single people. Simply put, for singles, there isn’t that obvious default support person to help like there is between married couples. This planning requires thoughtful consideration. In general, most people want…
We invite you to join Lauren Weliver next Wednesday, February 7th from 5pm – 6:30pm to learn more about the benefits of having an estate plan in place. This free in person event will take place at Shepard Financial, 701 US Route 1, Suite 4 in Yarmouth. Join Lauren to learn: What happens to your…
By Lauren Weliver, Estate Planning Attorney at Murray Plumb & Murray Many people believe that the realm of estate planning belongs to the wealthy and elderly. The truth is, however, that every adult, regardless of net worth or age, should create an estate plan. This is particularly important if you have minor children. At a…
Please join Lauren Weliver on Friday, March 10 from 12 – 1 pm for a webinar covering estate planning topics for families with minor children. In this webinar, we’ll discuss: What happens to your family and assets if you don’t have an estate plan What Maine probate is like What you need to know about…
Murray Plumb & Murray is pleased to announce that Michael Traister will serve as the firm’s new Managing Director, effective January 1, 2023. Traister is a Partner at the firm, which he joined in 1995, as well as Chair of its Construction Group and Co-Chair of the Litigation and Trial Practice Group. His practice has…
By Elizabeth Hunt With young adults heading off to college, there’s one area that might get overlooked in the shuffle of all the other important planning and preparation that’s taking place. No matter how close you are when your child leaves home, it’s important to remember that, legally, you may not hold the same rights…
By Elizabeth Hunt Even though things are looking a little different for graduating seniors this year, families should still be preparing their 18-year-olds for what comes after high school. As legal adults, “kids” in this age range need to begin learning that their parents have a lot less (legal) responsibility than they used to. While…
In this time of social distancing and stay at home orders, complying with the “physical presence” requirements for the notarization and witnessing of wills and other documents poses real challenges. We know this might impact your situation and we’re working to ensure things continue to move as smoothly as possible for all of our clients….
By Elizabeth Hunt, Partner Thinking about worst case scenarios isn’t something anyone ever wants to dwell on, but the reality of COVID-19 and the impact it is having on the health of so many make some of the topics that are typically pushed off seem more immediately relevant. For many people, this means making sure…
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