Kelly Longtin Law

Kelly Longtin Law Effective Estate Planning for Every Day Families. Licensed in Massachusetts & New Hampshire. New Hampshire Phone (603) 506-4817

Myth: Owning all of our assets jointly means that we do not need an estate plan because the other will automatically in...
09/04/2026

Myth: Owning all of our assets jointly means that we do not need an estate plan because the other will automatically inherit upon the death of the first of us?

Fact: While it is true that the survivor will automatically own 100% of jointly owned assets, this strategy does not protect the assets from creditors and provides no additional protection in case of incapacity.

Only proper estate planning documents can accomplish this.

Yes, you could name an adult son or daughter, another relative or a good friend to be your trustee or co-trustee of your...
09/03/2026

Yes, you could name an adult son or daughter, another relative or a good friend to be your trustee or co-trustee of your living trust. You could also name a corporate trustee; that's a bank or trust company that manages trust assets.

However, even if you name someone else as trustee, you're still in control. As long as you are competent, you can replace your trustee at any time if you don't like the job they're doing for you, because you are the grantor of your trust.

You may not be able to choose the family you are born into, but you can choose the family you build through marriage, pa...
09/02/2026

You may not be able to choose the family you are born into, but you can choose the family you build through marriage, partnership, and the life you create on your own terms.

Marriage remains its own unique legal institution, with rights and obligations that go far beyond the informal promise of “’til death do us part.” However, it looks very different than it once did—and so do the challenges, particularly when families are blended.

Remarriage offers another chance at love and stability. It also introduces estate planning risks that need to be addressed well before walking down the aisle to say “I do.” https://youtu.be/mITaLZP4RYo

09/01/2026

Today on Coffee with Kelly....Attorney Longtin discusses what you should know about life insurance in estate planning.

08/29/2026

Have a loved one battling addiction? Tonight on Dying to Know with Don, Attorney Goodwin discusses how to include them in your estate planning.

While these guidelines reflect common practices regarding which accounts and property are typically transferred to a tru...
08/28/2026

While these guidelines reflect common practices regarding which accounts and property are typically transferred to a trust and which are not, your individual circumstances may require a different approach. You should consult with your attorney and other qualified advisors before making any decisions about funding your trust.

Does your exisiting estate plan address if you were to become incapacitated? A simple will-based plan often neglects th...
08/27/2026

Does your exisiting estate plan address if you were to become incapacitated? A simple will-based plan often neglects the critical importance of updated and comprehensive documents for managing assets and making medical decisions if you are unable to handle your own affairs. To ensure that you are fully covered, you need a complete plan that includes durable powers of attorney and healthcare documents (e.g., advance directives).

Reach out, we can help!

There may be times when your adult children need you just as much—or more—than they did while growing up. If they are su...
08/26/2026

There may be times when your adult children need you just as much—or more—than they did while growing up. If they are suddenly facing a disability, chronic illness, substance use disorder, mental health condition, or financial crisis such as bankruptcy, you will very likely want to be there for them. Helping them through a crisis, however, may require a different kind of support than it once did—one that protects both their future and yours.

Attorney Longtin discusses this more here....https://youtu.be/5YWRP0R7mMQ

08/25/2026

Today on Coffee with Kelly...Attorney Longtin discusses how to navigate the legal and financial chaos after a spouse's death.

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