The loss of a close family member can be an overwhelming experience. There are emotions of sadness and grief to process, while at the same time, financial and legal issues arise. Often, clients come in to see me for a consultation with just one question: “Where do I start?” Following is my “Top Five” list...Read More
The trend towards adopting a no-fault divorce option hit Massachusetts in the late 1970s, having started in California in 1969. With both options still on the table when a couple gets divorced, it begs the question, what is the real difference? Before no-fault divorce was allowed, fault-based divorce created unnecessary tension and anger in what...Read More
“Probate” is a word that instills dread in many people; thoughts of months spent waiting while the case drags through the court system. Happily, that is no longer true for most cases and particularly for small estates. Voluntary Administration is available for those estates of Massachusetts residents which consist of personal property only (no real...Read More
The recent data breach involving Equifax is reported to be one of the largest security breaches ever as it affects as many as 143 million people in the US. Equifax is a nationwide credit reporting agency that receives very sensitive customer information from banks, retailers, lenders, and credit card companies. Equifax is one of the...Read More
What are “pain and suffering” and “emotional distress” in the legal world? There is a lot of confusion about what these terms mean and when they come into play, so let’s clear it up. Pain and suffering most frequently comes up in personal injury cases such as car accidents or slip and fall cases, when...Read More
For many people with disabilities in the Commonwealth, saving for the future while preserving needed government benefits such as SSI and MassHealth has been a challenge. Not anymore! On May 10, 2017, Massachusetts legislators implemented this state’s version of the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE Act), based upon the federal ABLE Act law...Read More
Why do you need a car accident attorney? 5 Reasons to call a lawyer if you’ve been in an auto accident. Recovering from a car crash is stressful enough. No one expects to be in a car accident, and it’s not something you can plan for. In the wake of an auto accident, you need...Read More
Yogurt Giant Takes on Conspiracy Theorist in Defamation Suit Maker of delicious yogurt, Chobani, recently filed a lawsuit against right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones for defamation. Chobani has, in recent months, been the subject of several of Jones’ rants, online, and on his radio show. Jones ridiculously claimed that Chobani was “importing migrant rapists” into...Read More
Regardless of age, circumstance, or personal finances, everyone should have an estate plan. This article explains the importance of having an estate plan and breaks down the three core pieces that an estate plan contains: a healthcare proxy (someone who can make important medical decisions on your behalf should you be unable to do so...Read More
