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Bacon Wilson, P.C. Announces Collaboration with Resnic, Beauregard, Waite and Driscoll, Attorneys at Law
- HOLYOKE, MA — Bacon Wilson, P.C. is pleased to announce the collaboration and integration of Resnic, Beauregard, Waite and Driscoll, Attorneys at Law, into the Firm, with the combined Firm continuing the longstanding tradition of exceptional legal service established by the respected Holyoke-based practice.
What Nicosia, et al. v. Burn LLC, et al. (2025) Means for Restaurant & Bar Owners
- Joshua M. Goldstein, February 2026
- Operating a restaurant, bar, event hall, or other business which utilizes a liquor license is hard enough without accidentally tripping over a clause in your lease that turns into a legal disaster…
Bacon Wilson, P.C. Announces Timothy N. Netkovick and Ryan K. O’Hara as Shareholders Effective January 1, 2026
- Bacon Wilson, P.C. is pleased to announce that attorneys Timothy N. Netkovick and Ryan K. O’Hara have been named shareholders of the firm, effective January 1, 2026. These promotions reflect the firm’s continued commitment to recognizing outstanding legal skill, leadership, and dedication to client service.
Choosing a Cause That Matters: Making the Most of Charitable Giving
- Gina M. Barry, December 2025
- When considering donating to charity, it is also important to check in with your tax advisor, as there have been some important changes. For example, starting in 2026, even taxpayers who take the standard deduction (i.e., don’t itemize) can claim a modest “above-the-line” deduction…
Ghosts, Goblins, and Disclosure Laws: A Spooky Look at Real Estate…
- Ryan K. O’Hara, October 2025
- 9:53 p.m., October 31st. You’ve just shut off the porch lights after an evening of greeting trick-or-treaters. You’d have expected they’d be a bit more excited about the full-sized candy bars you have sprung for, but most kids seemed nervous to approach and quick to leave…
New Auto Insurance Coverage Limits in Massachusetts
- Conor P. Carey, October 2025
- Higher Coverage, Higher Costs: How Massachusetts’ New Auto Insurance Law Impacts You…A few months ago, we reached out to provide information to help you understand the various automobile insurance coverages available under most policies.
Dispelling Estate Planning Myths
- Gina M. Barry, October 2025
- In the realm of estate planning, the following myths are rampant. You may have heard or even believe them yourself…
Massachusetts Bans Seller-Driven Inspection Waivers
- Brian R. Rucki, August 2025
- Following the passing of the Affordable Homes Act in 2024, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities has published new regulations which will apply to all sales of residential property in Massachusetts in which the written offer was made by the prospective purchaser after October 15th 2025.
The Life Estate Deed – One Option for Protecting Your Home
- Gina M. Barry, July 2025
- The most cherished, and often the largest, asset in most families is the family home. Typically, protecting that home from nursing home costs is a high priority as most families would choose to protect the home rather than sell the home to pay for nursing home care.
Trouble in Margaritaville
- Hyman G. Darling, July 2025
- In the past couple of years, you’ve read about all the famous people who passed away either with no estate planning documents or perhaps documents that were not up to date or complete enough to avoid contest…
Protecting Your Assets: Utilizing Estate Planning, Trusts, and Corporate Entities to Mitigate Risk
- Tyler W. Humphrey, June 2025
- Protecting your assets is not just a matter of securing wealth for the next generation but also ensuring that your hard-earned assets are shielded from legal risks, liabilities, and other unforeseen events. In a world where lawsuits, creditors, and volatile economic shifts can threaten your wealth, proactive asset protection is essential…
Reducing Barriers to Speed Renewable Energy Development
- Massachusetts has set ambitious goals to reduce carbon emissions in the coming decades, which can only be met with the rapid deployment of renewable energy sources.
Automobile Collisions in Massachusetts
- Mark A. Tanner, April 2025
- We help a great deal of people who have been involved in automobile collisions, including those who have been injured in automobile collisions through no fault of their own. One of the first questions we ask our clients is, “What insurance coverage do you have?”…
Accessory Dwelling Units
- Thomas R. Reidy, April 2025
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)—small, independent residential living spaces located on the same lot as, or within, a home—are now permitted by right in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts…
Planning for Long-Term Care
- Gina M. Barry, April 2025
- Long-term care costs can deplete your assets at an alarming rate…
The Massachusetts Parentage Act: A Step Towards Parentage Equality for All
- Julie A. Dialessi-Lafley, Britaney N. Guzman-Bailey, February 2025
- Establishing parentage is important for the well-being of a child because the relationship is the foundation of various rights and responsibilities for both the parent and child alike, including access to educational and medical records, tax benefits, health insurance, government benefits, inheritance rights, financial support, custody, and parenting time…
Ethical Wills
- Gina M. Barry, January 2025
- To my daughter, I leave my passion for knowledge…to my son, I leave my love of laughter . . .