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Office News: To Litigate or NOT Litigate...

The big issue sometimes in probate, is whether or not you should advise or encourage litigation. Many things such as seeking the removal of a trustee, demanding accountings, trying to dissolve the trust, etc. may all be legally justified- BUT not...

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Office News: What Office Documents should NEVER be shredded

This is a guide from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Here's a list of what should never be shredded and should ideally be stored in a safe deposit box at the bank or in a locked box: Divorce decrees Original marriage and birth...

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Office News: The Dangers of Do-it-yourself Living Wills and Trusts

(Taken from The Norwood Local Town Pages August 2020) In light of the current pandemic, many Americans are becoming aware of the importance of creating or updating their estate planning documents. If you are considering writing your own will or using...

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Legal News: The Basics of a Living Will

Living Will Basics Anyone 18 or older and of sound mind can make a living will. It must generally be witnessed by two adults who aren't responsible for your medical care or related to you by blood, marriage or adoption. A living will only...

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Legal News: Landlord/Tenant Law

A case before the Supreme Judicial Court could have a devastating effect on assisted living facilities in the state. The issue is whether the facilities are subject to the requirements of the security deposit statute that covers landlords and, if so,...

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Legal News: Trust Beneficiaries Sue, Breach of Contract

In the Lawyers Weekly (11/25/19) under Verdicts & Settlements: Mimi Greenberg died in 1974 and was survived by her spouse, defendant Nathan Greenberg and their two adult children, plaintiffs Ruthanne Miller and Henry Greenberg. Mimi had executed...

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Office News: Using Social Media Wisely

Today so many people use social media to communicate with eachother. I know I use Facebook to catch up on family photos from my siblings who are scattered throughout the country. It's free and I don't have to worry about when to call...

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Legal News: Choosing a Trustee, Factors to Consider

A Trustee’s duties include, among other things, prudent investing, carrying out the express terms of the Trust, maintaining a relationship with the beneficiaries, providing annual accounts to the beneficiaries, and tax compliance. Trustees owe a...

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Legal News: Why you must check your Estate Plan EVERY YEAR!

Why You Must Check Your Estate Plan Every Year Revisit for Your Welfare Certain things happen every year: holidays, birthdays, anniversaries…and estate plan reviews. That’s right! Checking your estate plan is worth turning into an...

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Legal News: Long Term Care for our Parents

Many of these financial needs could be avoided by using insurance or health savings accounts and proper estate planning. However, many types of insurance do not cover some long-term care needs and some individuals may try to avoid...

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