The Law Offices of Kimberly Butler Rainen

The Law Offices of Kimberly Butler Rainen The Law Offices of Kimberly Butler Rainen work with each client to find effective solutions to their estate planning, special needs and elder care challenges.

The Law Offices of Kimberly Butler Rainen provide personalized estate planning, elder law, and probate guidance for families in Andover, MA and the Merrimack Valley—focused on clarity, trust, and peace of mind. This office brings specialized knowledge, experience and practical advice to assist our clients in achieving their goals. Each individual and family has its own unique composition, backgrou

nd, resources and priorities. Let us listen to you and help to protect your family and ensure peace of mind.

August is Make-A-Will Month, the perfect nudge to finally check writing a will off your list. It is not about expecting ...
08/14/2026

August is Make-A-Will Month, the perfect nudge to finally check writing a will off your list. It is not about expecting the worst. It is about making things a little easier for the people you love when they need it most.

If you have been meaning to get started, this is your sign. Reach out, and we will walk you through the first step.

📞 (978) 409-1928 🌐 butlerrainen.com

August is Make a Will Month, and everywhere you look, someone's telling you to get a Will. Good advice. But a Will is on...
08/13/2026

August is Make a Will Month, and everywhere you look, someone's telling you to get a Will. Good advice. But a Will is only one piece of the puzzle.

A Will is the foundation of your estate plan. It takes effect after death, so it doesn't name who manages your finances or makes your health care decisions during your lifetime. It doesn't keep your family out of probate court. And it doesn't override the beneficiary forms on your retirement accounts and life insurance.
The good news? A complete plan covers all of it, and putting one together is simpler than most people expect.

That's why I'm hosting a free educational webinar:
Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning Made Easy and Painless: Learn How to Protect Your Family, Safeguard Your Assets, and Skip the Complications

📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
💻 Live on Zoom

In one hour over lunch, I'll show you:

✅ What your Will covers, and the gaps it leaves open
✅ How trusts, powers of attorney, and your health care proxy work together for complete protection
✅ How to keep your family out of probate court
✅ Simple steps to get your plan done, even if you've been putting it off for years
No cost. No obligation. No confusing legal jargon. Just clear answers you can act on, and you can ask me your questions live.

👉 Save your free spot: https://www.butlerrainen.com/seminar/
Make a Will Month is the perfect reason to get the whole plan in place, not just the first piece. I'm here to teach you how to get started!

When a loved one can no longer make decisions for themselves, whether due to age, illness, or disability, families are o...
08/11/2026

When a loved one can no longer make decisions for themselves, whether due to age, illness, or disability, families are often unsure what to do next.

Guardianship and conservatorship are legal tools that let a trusted person step in to make decisions and protect someone who needs help. The process can feel daunting, and it is meant to safeguard your loved one's wellbeing and dignity every step of the way.

We help families understand their options with compassion and clarity, so you can act with confidence
https://www.butlerrainen.com/services/guardianship-conservatorship/

"I'll figure out the succession plan when the time comes."It's one of the most expensive sentences a family business own...
08/10/2026

"I'll figure out the succession plan when the time comes."

It's one of the most expensive sentences a family business owner can say. By the time the time comes, positions have hardened, relationships have frayed, and customers are already hearing whispers of uncertainty.

This is a really honest look at what happens when succession planning gets postponed and how to make sure it doesn't happen to your business.

https://www.kiplinger.com/business/small-business/how-to-master-family-business-succession

Someone close to you has passed, and now there is paperwork, deadlines, and questions you never expected. Where do you e...
08/09/2026

Someone close to you has passed, and now there is paperwork, deadlines, and questions you never expected. Where do you even start?

Probate is simply the court-supervised process of settling an estate: Confirming the will, paying any debts, and passing assets to the right people. It can feel confusing, but it does not have to be.

With the right guidance, each step becomes manageable, and you avoid the mistakes that cost families time and stress. If you are stepping into this role, we will walk beside you.

https://www.butlerrainen.com/services/probate/

Women are more likely to need long-term care than men, more likely to need it longer, and more likely to face it alone a...
08/08/2026

Women are more likely to need long-term care than men, more likely to need it longer, and more likely to face it alone after a spouse has already depleted shared resources. $129,000 a year for a private nursing home room is not a worst-case scenario. It's the current national average.

This is a really important read for any woman thinking about what her financial picture looks like in the later years of life.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/07/women-long-term-care-retirement.html

A will and a trust may sound interchangeable, but they work very differently.A will states your wishes, but it still has...
08/07/2026

A will and a trust may sound interchangeable, but they work very differently.

A will states your wishes, but it still has to go through probate before anything reaches your loved ones. A trust carries those wishes out privately, often in a fraction of the time and without court involvement.

For many families, the right answer is both working together. Let's talk about what makes sense for yours.

📞(978) 409-1928
🌐ButlerRainen.com

Here is something many families do not realize: A will becomes part of the public record, but a properly set up trust ca...
08/06/2026

Here is something many families do not realize: A will becomes part of the public record, but a properly set up trust can keep your affairs private.

Beyond privacy, a trust can let you decide not just who inherits, but how and when, which can protect a loved one who is young, vulnerable, or simply not ready to manage a large sum. It is about caring for your people on your terms.

If you want more control and more privacy in your plan, let's talk it through.

https://www.butlerrainen.com/services/trusts/

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