Have you ever considered what would happen to your pets if they were to outlive you? What will happen if you unexpectedly need to go into a hospital? One study by the ASPCA estimated that between 5 and 7 million companion animals enter shelters every year due to the death of their owners. This number...
RIBBON CUTTING IN ACTON with the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce Friday, September 22 from 12pm – 1pm Casual lunch will be provided 179 Great Road, Suite 109, Acton, MA 01720 OPEN HOUSE IN SUDBURY Thursday, October 5th from 4pm – 6pm Serving hors d’oeuvres and beverages 111 Boston Post Road, Suite 101, Sudbury, MA 01776 Please RSVP...
To better reflect the firm’s work of providing comprehensive legal services to the “sandwich generation” – those who balance their own needs while managing the futures of both their aging parents and their children – the firm name is changing from Bay State Elder Law to Generations Law Group. “When a parent or in-law has...
Scheduling a vacation requires much thought and planning. It may involve booking an air flight and hotel room, arranging for a rental car, making sure you have lined up activities for everyone. You plan in order to ensure that you and your family are taken care of and to ensure that nothing goes wrong.Taking care...
Studies have shown that being single in today’s society can have many advantages – more control over your life, ability to spend more time with friends and on activities that you enjoy and you may have more money than your married counterparts. Whether by choice, or as a matter of circumstance, the number of single...
“Can’t we talk about something more pleasant?” This is so often the response that we get when we try to speak with our loved ones about health care and end-of-life decision making. These conversations often make everyone uncomfortable, because it is dealing with issues and decisions that we often times don’t want to face or...
Although everyone should have a Will, only a small portion of the American public has completed this essential responsibility. Like wearing your seatbelt, or changing the batteries in your smoke detector, a Will is a safety to protect the ones you love. Let’s review the common reasons people tell me they don’t have a Will...
Families or individuals who own multiple investment properties, multifamily apartment buildings or lease to commercial tenants, should consider purchasing properties as an LLC or transfer current properties into a newly formed LLC. What is an LLC? An LLC is a business entity created under Massachusetts law by drafting and filing Articles of Organization with the...
Recently, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs shared information about some state-sponsored programs that might be of interest to seniors. They include the following: 1. Home Modification and Loan Program – offered by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) and provides 0% to 3% loans (up to $30,000) to help Massachusetts homeowners make modifications that...
Proposed Changes to Tax Law and Charitable Giving As the year comes to a close, it is widely believed that we may see significant changes to the tax code in the coming year. If charitable giving is part of your legacy strategy, these changes may affect you. For many, it may make sense to make...
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