An "estate" consists of all of the items a person owns. These can include cars, bank accounts, retirement accounts, furniture, real estate, and life insurance. An "estate plan" is the method in which the estate is passed on to the...

Lawyers Weekly June 22, 2020 Issue Where a divorced defendant was awarded a portion of a workers' compensation settlement received by the plaintiff husband, there was no error, as the settlement qualifies as a divisible marital asset under G.L.c....

Lawyers Weekly (June 29, 2020 Issue) "This Week's Decisions: Where a mother's parental rights with respect to two children were terminated, that order should be affirmed despite the mother's contention that (1) the trial judge...

Just checking in with everyone. We are well over 90 days into the COVID19 virus. People that I spoke to a few years back about getting their affairs in order are now coming forward and asking questions. People I know personally, who have said,...

Lawyer's Weekly Newspaper Dated July 6, 2020:  This Week's Decisions Where a plaintiff wife has challenged a divorce judgment, so much of the judgment as pertains to alimony and student loans shoud be vacated and a remand ordered...

Taken from Lawyer's Weekly Newspaper July 6, 2020 "This Week's Decisions" Where a Probate & Family Court judge modified a divorce judgment, the modified judgment be corrected because a mathematical error in the arrearage...

Whether you're just beginning to anticipate a need or taking care of a family member full time, these tips, resources and checklists can help you get organized and find support on your caregiving journey. Remember: Just take it one step at a...

The Importance of a Healthcare Proxy in Times of Crisis In times of crisis, it is of paramount importance to have proper documents in place in the event that you fall seriously ill. A health care proxy is a legal document in which you to designate an...

One item that is important enough to note that we want it posted on the office Facebook and whatever personal Facebook would post it, is the matter of fees. First, court costs are what they are. It would be the same if you did it yourself. One thing...

Coronavirus scams spreading as fraudsters follow the headlines by John Waggoner and Andy Markowitz, AARP, Updated July 6, 2020 Coronavirus scams are spreading nearly as fast as the virus itself. As of July 5, the Federal Trade Commission...