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Consider the Basics Before Contesting a Will
Gina M. Barry
2010-07-01
Imagine that you’ve just received the terrible news that your mother, who was an elderly widow, has passed away. After taking care of all of the funeral arrangements with your ...
Do You Need a Trust?
Gina M. Barry
2010-06-01
Many people believe that it is best to establish a Revocable Trust, also known as a Living Trust, in order to simplify their estate upon their passing. Although trusts can ...
Considerations for Collectors
Gina M. Barry
2010-05-01
Spring has sprung, and many of us have begun our spring cleaning. As we clean, we often find ourselves clearing the dust off of our collections. Some items we collect ...
Establish an Estate Plan Before Your Trip
Gina M. Barry
2010-04-01
The weather is finally getting nice. Are you, like many others, planning a trip? Perhaps you will visit some far away place or you will visit family or friends. When ...
The Truth About Gift Tax
Gina M. Barry
2010-03-01
One of the most common areas of confusion with respect to estate planning is gift tax. Gifts are made for a myriad of purposes, including celebrating occasions, helping a child ...
Elderly Drivers: an Age-old Problem - How To Tell Your Loved One That It’s Time to Hand Over the Keys
Todd C. Ratner
2010-02-01
Do you remember the day that you received your driver’s license? Most people experienced a rush of excitement and a sense of freedom that they can clearly recall many ...
For the Love of Your Partner . . . Plan Now
Gina M. Barry
2010-02-01
Times have changed, and many committed couples are now choosing to delay marriage, sometimes indefinitely. Although they are not married, they present themselves as a married couple would. They live ...
Cases in Point - 2009 Disability and Discrimination Lawsuits Provide Powerful Lessons
Kevin V. Maltby
2010-02-01
The close of 2009 has brought about several developments in employment law that have had an impact on claims involving disability and sex discrimination under Massachusetts law and federal law. ...
A Whole New World - Navigating the Uniform Probate Code
Gina M. Barry
2010-01-01
Imagine that your spouse or parent is in an accident or develops an illness that renders them incapacitated. Certainly, you would be dealing with worry and fear due to their ...
