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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How To Legally Change Your Name In Massachusetts
Most people choose to change their last name in the case of marriage, divorce, or adoption. In the case of a name change, Massachusetts state laws allow a person to...
The Difference Between Estate Planning And Wills In Massachusetts
One estimate is that 68% of American adults have made no provision at all for managing their assets after they die. There is something about planning for your death that...
