How Coronavirus has changed the way we say “hello” I’m a hugger, there is just no getting around it. When I meet someone I know, my first inclination is to give them a hug. It’s my way of saying how happy I am to see the person and to convey the message that they are...
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It’s 2020- Abbreviate the year at Your Own Risk!
While we all hope for a happy and prosperous new year, scammers aren’t so generous of spirit. With the start of the new decade and new year, many of us commonly abbreviate the year 2020 as simply ’20. In the past, using an abbreviation for the year didn’t matter as much. Now, it could cause...
Dear Generations Law Group, I’ve been updating my Naughty and Nice List and checking it twice. This got me to wondering, “Should I be updating my Estate Plan too?” Yours Truly, Kris Kringle Dear Mr. Kringle, Thank you for your letter and question! You started off on the right path by creating an estate plan....
Recently, the Boston Globe reported that the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court handed down a major ruling affecting the future inheritance rights of families, and in this case specifically, blended families. In a unanimous decision, the court ruled that spouses are entitled to one-third of their deceased spouses’ estate – effectively cancelling out the late spouse’s...
Whenever we purchase a life insurance policy, open a mutual fund, or enroll in a company retirement plan, we are usually asked to designate a beneficiary. After naming these individuals, we never give it much thought again. Maybe you’ve named your spouse, one of your parents or your children. After your death, these assets are...
Aretha Franklin reportedly did not have a Will or Trust at the time of death. Aretha Franklin’s final wishes may not get the respect they deserve. It was reported in the news that legendary singer, Aretha Franklin, did not have a will or trust at the time of her passing. According to the Detroit Free...
Nurse Attorney Brings Legal and Health Care Expertise to the Role Sudbury, MA. January 15, 2018 – The Massachusetts chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) announces its appointment of Cathleen Summers to its board of directors. Together with her husband Philip, Ms. Summers founded Bay State Elder Law in 2003. The firm’s...
Today the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce celebrated Generations Law Group with a ribbon cutting! Jonathan Kerr, Executive Director of the Chamber gave a nice speech, presented a certificate to the firm, and wished us well in serving families in Acton, Sudbury and Greater Boston. Above: Phil Summers, Cathleen Summers, Erica Endyke
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...



















