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…
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…
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…
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…
In Massachusetts, if you own real estate/real property with another and you want to sell and the other party refuses, you are not without legal recourse. Pursuant to Massachusetts law, “any person…who…
If your loved one’s last will and testament (“Will”) is being concealed from you by another, the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code provides a remedy for you. In Massachusetts, any individual having the…
Ask around and you will frequently find pet owners who will shamelessly admit that they enjoytheir pets more than other people. As pet owners we recognize that the comfort and care need…
