10/01/2026
🚨 Having a Will does NOT mean your family will avoid probate.
This is one of the biggest estate planning misconceptions I hear from Massachusetts families.
A Will provides important instructions for your estate, but certain assets may still have to go through probate.
If avoiding probate is one of your goals, you need to look at your entire estate plan — including how assets are owned, beneficiary designations, and whether a properly funded trust makes sense.
📘 This is one of the 5 mistakes I cover in my FREE Massachusetts Estate Planning Guide.
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https://www.thedynastylawgroup.com/free-estate-planning-guide
— Joshua D. Melo, Esq.
Dynasty Law Group, LLC
The Estate Planning Detective
