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The better you understand your options when it comes to estate planning, the more power you have to make beneficial decisions. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act became law at the beginning of 2020. It contains numerous provisions that...
What is a Homestead? A Declaration of Homestead (or “Homestead Act”) is a Massachusetts General Law (M.G.L. c. 188) that protects Massachusetts homeowners from having their primary residence sold to pay unsecured creditor’s claims, such as utility bills, credit cards...
Many people with concerns over asset protection and long-term care planning place their homes in their children's names to legally divest themselves of the asset. This may or may not be a good idea for you, depending on your unique financial situation, but you should...
Saying that there has been “undue influence” is often used as a reason to contest a will or estate plan, but what exactly is undue influence? Is it only valid after a loved one has died, or can a claim of undue influence be raised while the person is still living?...
Recently, many of our clients have had questions on adverse possession, most often in the context of boundary disputes. In most of the cases that we have handled, there has been a change in circumstance (usually, new ownership of either one or both of the properties...
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are choosing to make their home offer more competitive by waiving their home inspection. But is this the right decision? What Does it Mean to Waive the Inspection Contingency? The inspection contingency is a standard part of...
The courts are closed to the public until June 1, 2020, however, they are still conducting business including accepting and docketing new cases, scheduling telephonic hearings, administratively approving certain types of agreements and hearing emergency cases. The...
Your daughter runs her own company and brings home over $1 million per year. That's not even counting all of the value in her company itself. If she chose to sell, she would be set for life. Your son, on the other hand, desperately wants to make it as a painter. He...
Are you ready to tackle the estate planning process? Are you wrestling with the idea of whether it's better to create a revocable living trust or a will? Since no two people face the same circumstances, there is no single right answer for what type of estate planning...
Most people with young children understand the importance of planning for their care in the event of death or incapacitation. For many families, a life insurance policy and carefully crafted will may be enough to protect the children and ensure they have care and...
