Uninsured Drivers in Massachusetts
As the summer heats up and COVID restrictions lift, people are hitting the road for the first in over a year. More drivers on the road, unfortunately, results in more...
Does Having a Trust Avoid the Need for Probate?
Many people leave worrying about what could happen to their property and other assets on death until it is too late. If you die before making a will or establishing...
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: What are the Differences?
The future financial relationship between couples aiming to tie the knot can be tricky. Even when the two people start out married life more or less equal in assets, income...
What Does Family Law Cover in Massachusetts?
Family law is a category of mainly civil law that involves relationships or conflicts between members of a family, e.g. spouses, civil law partnerships, children and parents. Family law cases...
Who can benefit from record expungement in Massachusetts?
Some past mistakes can continue to haunt us for years to come in the form of a criminal record. If there is something on your record then you have likely...
Child Custody Arrangements for the Summer Vacation in Massachusetts
The long summer school break, nine weeks of it, is rapidly approaching. No doubt kids have been looking forward to this particular summer break for good reason. The pandemic put...
Can A Prenuptial Agreement In Massachusetts Be Unenforceable?
40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States divorce. A well-rounded and executed prenup is likely to save couples significant resources, time, and expenses. By entering into a prenuptial...
States Make Their Own Laws – But Just How Much Do They Differ?
The United States has been just that since 1776 – a united confederation of states, each of which was created and developed along its own unique pathway. Most Americans are...
Understanding this Year’s Changes to Massachusetts’ Zoning Act
After years of trying to make more substantial changes to Massachusetts’ state wide zoning laws, state lawmakers finally made history when Governor Charlie Baker signed into existence the greatest shake...
Who Is Eligible For a Simplified Probate in Massachusetts?
When someone dies in Massachusetts, any assets that the deceased owns must be distributed according to the wishes of that person. If there is a will, then the assets are...
Gig Workers And Employment Laws – Here’s An Update
Gig workers operate out of the non-traditional work arrangements. They have temporary contracts with companies that hire them; as a result, their income varies on the number of gigs they...
The Pandemic and the Probable Rise of Commercial Bankruptcies in 2021
Many businesses have been hit hard in Massachusetts since the start of the pandemic and smaller businesses in particular are teetering on the edge of filing for bankruptcy or have...
Four Unique Massachusetts Laws You Should Know About
Every state in the Union has its own laws which distinguish the state from other states and from federal laws. Only if there is a substantial conflict with federal legislation...
Divorce In Massachusetts: Equitable Doesn’t Necessarily Mean 50/50
Couples getting divorced in Massachusetts must deal with three issues before they can be legally separated. These issues are related to parenting/custody, alimony, and division of property & debts. Lawful...
Required Disclosures for Real Estate Sellers In Massachusetts
When selling your home, you may need to inform prospective buyers about certain features and details of the property to ensure complete transparency. Buyers would certainly do their own inspections,...
What is the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code?
Recent state government legislation has simplified the way probate is carried out in Massachusetts. Before we get into the details of how the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code works, the concept...
Are Non Refundable Fees Really Non Refundable?
It’s been a year of non-stop Covid restrictions on normal life and for many people the restrictions on travel are some of the most frustrating and irksome. While travel within...
Legal Aspects of Climate Change for Businesses in Massachusetts
Climate change is increasingly a component of litigation in the United States. With the incoming Biden administration expected to take an increasingly stronger stance on climate change mitigation and legislation,...
COVID-19: Divorce And Custody Issues In Massachusetts
The coronavirus pandemic continues to have a ripple effect on various aspects of life, placing added strain on marriages and worsening relationships between co-parents. People have lost jobs, shut down...
Massachusetts Labor Laws During Covid-19
The virus that upended just about everything early last year is unfortunately still with us and probably nothing will really go back to ‘normal’ until the current vaccine roll out...
