Although Congress has often discussed the elimination of an estate tax, it has yet to do so. When George W. Bush was elected President (the first time), part of his …
Since the founding of our law firm in 1895, we have believed in supporting the health and welfare of our community. More than 100 years ago, George Bacon was a …
How many times have we heard the chant of “location, location, location?” Certainly, too many to count. For each business owner it means something different. For one, the concern may …
Some people consider their animals to be members of their family. Other people have made a career out of breeding, raising and/or sheltering animals. When these individuals pass away, if …
Gary L. Fialky, Esquire and Martin C. Dunn, Esquire • 2005-12-01
Almost anyone who has sought medical services in Western Massachusetts lately can attest in many instances to waiting months for even the most routine appointments. While this can, to a …
Most people never hear the term “employment at will,” at least until they have been terminated from their employment for “no reason.” However, they will hear it over and over …
One of the most important estate planning documents you should have in your possession is a Last Will and Testament. In today’s world of joint ownership, trust documents and deeds …
Often times when families are faced with the need for long term care in a nursing home facility, they are overwhelmed by the decisions necessary to protect their loved ones …
Once a health care practitioner has made the decision to go into business, a careful analysis must be performed to decide the best business entity to fit his or her …
Obtaining a commercial loan from a financial institution can be complicated, and it requires substantial consideration. A bank traditionally proposes terms that are necessarily protective of its own best interests, …
In June of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 ruling, granted cities and towns the right to take private property to promote private economic development projects even …
When purchasing property, most buyers consider such things as the neighborhood, school system and the fair market value of the property. However, how many consider whether or not a felonious …
The national public health insurance coverage for individuals age 65 and over is called Medicaid. Massachusetts has its own public health insurance coverage for residents in the Commonwealth called MassHealth. …
Email is a method for exchanging text-messages and for sending other types of computer files over the internet. The primary benefits of email over traditional hard copy correspondence are speed, …
Purchasing an existing restaurant is an exciting undertaking. However, with failure rates for independent restaurants as high as 26% in the first year of operation and 59% after three years, …
On April 20, 2005, President George W. Bush signed a new bankruptcy law with the official title of “The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005.” Approved by …
Equal pay for women has been the law since 1963, but today, 42 years later, women in corporate America are still suffering from a huge gap in pay and promotions. …
When it comes to estate planning, the old adage is true. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Many people believe that they do not have enough …
Anyone who has undertaken the construction or renovation of his or her commercial space has encountered a document called the punch list. A punch list is simply a list of …
On February 18, 2005, President Bush signed the “Class Action Fairness Act of 2005” (CAFA) into law. This law allows defendants to remove most class action lawsuits, filed after February …
Everyone knows that America is the world’s most litigious society. Conflict in family and business is inevitable. Issues such as employee terminations, business partnerships going through breakups, and couples’ marriages …
It should come as no surprise that if you hire a contractor to make improvements to your property, and you fail to pay him or her, the contractor has a …
Planning for your disabled child’s financial future will protect his or her financial security and eliminate the emotional strain placed on family members left with the responsibility to care for …
The old saying, “where you sit is where you stand” is especially applicable in the situation of personal guarantees. At different points in time, most business owners will both be .
