The list of major estate mistakes and poor choices is almost infinite. Here are some of the mistakes that are frequently made. 1). NOT HAVING A PLAN Not having a will means that at your death the distribution of your assets will be dictated by the...
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James Gandolfini's death at age 51 brought many discussions, none more strange than the fixation on his will. A few estate planning stories are salacious, such as the tale of Anna Nicole Smith. A few are amusing, such as Leona Helmsley's $12M...
Where a judge modified an abuse prevention order by vacating a provision that awarded custody of the couple's children to the plaintiff mother and a provision that prohibited the defendant father from contacting the children, that was an abuse of...
Where a defendant has been convicted of operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor, G.L.c. 90, S24(1)(a)(1), and negligent operation of a motor vehicle, G.L.c 90, S24(2)(a), the convictions should be affirmed because (1) a resort parking lot...
A Chapter 7 trustee could not bring a malpractice claim on a bankruptcy estate's behalf against an attorney who allegedly advised the debtor pre-petition to thwart a creditor by fraudulently transferring property into trust, a US Bankruptcy Court...
Did you know that there are apps available that can help you find the best bargains? To save you time and money, consider leveraging the following technology BEFORE setting out on your next getaway: (1) Travelzoo Before you go see your travel...
Where a judge modified the parenting time provisions of a divorce judgement, a remand is necessary because it is unclear whether the judge found modification justified by a substantial change in circumstanes of the parties or their child. "...As...
Where a plaintiff borrower has alleged that a foreclosure was unlawful under G.L.c. 183, the defendants' lack of a power of attorney did not render the foreclosure invalid. Accordingly, the defendants will be awarded summary...
Where an application for supplemental security income was denied by the Social Security Administration, that decision should be upheld because the plaintiff's income exceeded the statutory limit. "...On Saturday 14, 2012 (plaintiff Jimmy...
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,...
