What do I do After being Served with a Restraining Order?
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…
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New Child Support Guidelines: What Changed?
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…
Exemptions to COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates by Employers
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…
The Pros and Cons to Using a Life Estate Deed for Medicaid/MassHealth Planning
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…
What Is a Life Estate Deed and How Can It Be Used to Help Protect my House?
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…
Religious and Disability Exemptions from COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates at Universities, Colleges, and Schools
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…
What to do if you or a loved one is the victim of a Pedestrian Strike
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…
When you cannot trust the trustee
The Massachusetts Uniform Trust Code (“MUTC”) imposes several critical duties upon trustees serving in their fiduciary capacity. Among these duties, a trustee must reasonably inform beneficiaries as to their administration of the…
Injured in a Car Accident? Let Experienced Attorneys Help You
It is no secret to residents and visitors of the Commonwealth that Massachusetts is among the worst states in which to drive in the United States. Of 200 cities polled in Allstate…
I just got divorced, do I really need to draft a new will
There are critical issues recently divorced individuals need to be aware of regarding estate planning needs after a judgment for divorce becomes final. While it is true that under Massachusetts law, a…