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Trustee Violated the Trust? Here Are Your Legal Options

January 9, 2026

When a trustee goes off course, the trust’s value and your peace of mind can take a hit. Casey Lundregan Burns, P.C., with three generations serving Massachusetts families, has handled…

Will Your Trust Be Divided in a Divorce? It Depends

January 2, 2026

Divorce mixes legal questions with real-life stress, and trusts can make the mix feel even heavier. Maybe a parent set up a trust for you years ago, or you built…

Do You Need a Trust Protector in Massachusetts?

December 27, 2025

Modern trusts can last for decades, and life rarely follows a predictable script. Families change, tax rules shift, and the tools that once worked fine can feel rigid years later.…

What Happens When Co-Trustees Disagree?

December 20, 2025

Shared trusteeship may sound fair on paper, but real life can pull co-trustees in different directions. Money, timing, and family history all play a role, and even minor misunderstandings can…

Trust Decanting: What It Is & When to Use This Strategy

December 17, 2025

Trusts are meant to last, but life has a way of changing the plan. At Casey Lundregan Burns, P.C., we have guided Massachusetts families for over 90 years, including in…

How Trust Principal vs. Income Affects Your Annual Distributions

December 15, 2025

Trust distributions can feel confusing. At Casey Lundregan Burns, P.C., we have helped Massachusetts families work through these questions for more than 90 years. Our goal here is simple: show…

Revocable Trust vs. Irrevocable Trust in Massachusetts

December 7, 2025

Choosing between a revocable trust and an irrevocable trust can feel like a fork in the road. Each path solves different problems, and in Massachusetts, the details matter for taxes,…

Is Breach of Fiduciary Duty a Crime? Civil vs. Criminal Consequences

December 1, 2025

Someone trusted with your money or your family’s estate has an obligation to act with care and loyalty. When that trust breaks, the fallout can be financial, personal, and sometimes…

Fiduciary Responsibility Guide: Litigation, Power of Attorney, and Trust Accounting

November 30, 2025

For more than 90 years, Casey Lundregan Burns, P.C., has helped Massachusetts families set clear rules and fix problems when a fiduciary role gets tough. This guide walks through the…