We've all seen the advertisements or received the e-mails saying that estate planning is easy and can be done hassle free online. In fact, I recently received an e-mail from Groupon offering a significantly discounted will package including a last will and testament, healthcare proxy, and durable power of attorney at a significantly reduced cost. While the cost reduction sounds great, the laws in Massachusetts and Rhode Island do not care if you did your estate planning yourself or if you hired the best lawyer in the country to do so. At the end of the day, your estate planning has to conform to your state's unique and non-waivable rules of law.
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