During these unprecedented times, many Americans have unfortunately lost their job or found themselves unable to find work. As a result, record numbers of Americans have found themselves applying for unemployment benefits.…
A “Nominee Trust” is an estate planning tool that is unique to Massachusetts. It is essentially a realty trust in which the trust holds the property for the beneficiaries, but the beneficiaries…
Grandparents in Massachusetts do not have an automatic legal right to see their grandchildren. Many times, Grandparents visit with their grandchildren with permission and coordination from the Parents. But what happens when…
When someone is served with a restraining order, known in Massachusetts as an Abuse Prevention Order or 209A, it may be stressful and confusing if they do not understand the process or…
The Child Support Guidelines Task Force, convened by the Chief Justice of the Trial Court, reviewed the Massachusetts Child Support Guideline as required by federal regulations to occur every four years. The…
According to guidance released by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Dec. 16, 2020, employers have the legal right to mandate that their employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine. An employer may…
A Life Estate Deed enables you to transfer the future ownership interest in your primary residence to person(s) of your choosing while retaining the exclusive right to use the house for the…
A Life Estate Deed enables you to transfer the future ownership interest in your primary residence to person(s) of your choosing. Those persons are called “remaindermen” and can be family, friends, or…
During these unprecedented times, many Universities, Colleges, and other education institutions have implemented COVID-19 vaccine requirements for students and faculty returning this fall. Higher Education Institutions have routinely required vaccines such as…
According to a 2018 study by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), 5,987 pedestrians were killed on roads in 2016—amounting to approximately 16 deaths per day. Further, 16% of the total traffic…
