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New Year, Fresh Start: Is Your Estate Plan Up to Date?

January 28, 2026

As the holidays wind down and the calendar flips, many of us start thinking about a reset. We promise to get organized, focus on health, and plan ahead. One key…

Is Your Trust “Suffocated?” 5 Signs of an Underfunded Trust

January 26, 2026

A trust can be the heart of a solid estate plan for Massachusetts families, but it only works if it actually holds your assets. At Casey Lundregan Burns, P.C., we…

The 5 Best Trust Strategies for Blended Families

January 17, 2026

Blended families are common in Massachusetts, and with that comes a mix of goals, loyalties, and real concerns about fairness. Without a thoughtful plan, even loving families can face stress…

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.…

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,…