While year-end tax planning is always and in all ways important, it is especially crucial in 2008. The time is now to apply new tax rules to secure your best …
The recent sophistication of software has contributed to an increase in homegrown estate planning. These mass-marketers of legal services misinform people into thinking that they are saving money and that …
Marty Dunn first started noticing a slight slurring of his speech about a year ago. Soon, others noticed as well. Eight months later, he would be officially diagnosed with ALS …
An unfortunate reality of any business, especially in the current economic climate, is that an employer will, at some time, have to terminate an employee. Employers must carefully navigate this …
FAST FACTS Only about 20% of men survive their female spouse A husband dying without an estate plan leaves his wife and family unprotected and fails to ensure that his …
With tax season quickly approaching, could you use a break on your federal income tax return? The recent economic crisis has left the nation financially stressed and has created a …
Gina Barry would like to share the “Joy of Jasper.” Barry, a local lawyer and horse enthusiast, recently founded The Joy of Jasper Inc., a nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing …
Due to the difficult financial situation of many companies and their customers, depending upon which side of the issue you are on, it is more important than ever to attempt …
When it comes to the bottom line — meaning the one on your tax return — proper planning is of the essence. And to plan effectively, one must know the …
Imagine that today you passed away. Your loved ones would be devastated, but would, nonetheless, be called upon to tend to your final affairs – arranging your funeral, managing your …
If you were to become incapacitated and unable to make your medical and financial decisions, do you know who would speak for you? Ideally, you have executed formal legal documents, …
A blackberry is a handheld device that makes it easy for people to stay connected to each other regardless of where they are. It is so convenient that it becomes …
Fast Facts: Over 700,000 American adults with disabilities have parents age 60+. A special needs plan may be modified as needs change. A special needs trust manages assets while protecting …
Restaurants in Massachusetts can be organized to do business in many different corporate forms including Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Corporations and Limited Liability Companies. When restaurateurs choose to operate their business …
On November 18, 2003, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that gay and lesbian couples have the right to civil marriage in Massachusetts. The ruling in Goodridge v. Department of …
One of the most important things to organize is your estate plan. Having an organized estate plan will ensure that financial matters are handled appropriately and expediently. Regardless of family …
To my daughter, I leave my love of laughter. To my son, I leave my passion for knowledge … As a responsible provider, you want to ensure the future financial …
2005 government-financed study reported that more than 1 million children in our nation take care of sick or disabled parents or relatives. The AARP says that about 65 million people …
The beneficiaries and back-up beneficiaries named on retirement plans and life insurance policies must be carefully considered and properly designated. A single person without children, for example, may want siblings, …
We are facing some frightening times. Gas prices are at record highs, which not only affect what we pay at the pump, but push up prices on most goods, as …
Introduction: Parents of a child with a disability face many challenges, but none is more pressing than their concern about what will happen to their child on their death or incapacity. …
Buying a home is often one of the most exciting and stressful events in your life. There are many things to consider. Unless you are a do-it-yourselfer, purchasing the house …
Two areas of employment law often go hand in hand – confidentiality agreements and covenants not to compete (also known as confidentiality agreements.) They are found in many employment contracts …
If you were able to donate a large sum of money to your favorite charity, to what charity would you give that money? Surely, a few favorite causes come to …
Women have made tremendous strides in the world of business and politics, as the traditional gender roles are fading fast. It has become increasingly rare to see the likes of …
What, if anything, can a business owner do to position his or her company to obtain the credit availability that it needs to both operate, and in many instances, survive …
As every new business owner is likely all too aware, initial capital funding is an essential component permitting a new business to be able to get off its feet. Indeed, …
The men and women who have served this country may be entitled to more than what they are getting. It is the unfortunate reality that until recently, very few people …
One of the most pressing issues for parents of a disabled child is worrying about what will happen to their child when they become incapacitated or die. This issue is …
It is likely that your home is one of the single largest assets you own. As a means of attempting to protect that home from long term care expenses, while …
Women age 65 and above are more than twice as likely as men to be unmarried – widowed, divorced, separated, or never married-and live alone. In 2004, the median income …
Deciding who will care for your minor children if something happens to you is a tough decision in any circumstance, but it is a decision that you are most qualified …
Some people consider their pets to be members of their family. Other people have made a career out of breeding, raising and/or sheltering animals. When animal owners pass away, if …
During the course of your life, you’ve probably spent a lot of time worrying about making a decent living. But as the years pass, your attention is likely shifting away …
You have spent the majority of your life working and building your nest egg so that your retirement will be well funded. Unfortunately, retirement comes at a time when the …
With the amazing advancements in modern medicine and science, opportunities are now available for conceiving children through artificial insemination, in-vitro fertilization, and embryo transplantation. These new techniques, however, have created …
Caring for a parent is often considered a job or a task. But what if your family turned this situation around and looked at it as a rewarding experience that …
Sociologists and the media define the baby boom generation as those born in the United States between 1946 and 1964. Approximately 76 million people were born during this timeframe and …
Employees these days must be careful about what they post on the internet, as it may affect their ability to be hired and promoted or even alter their current employment …
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 …
It’s the time of year for New Year’s resolutions. Most resolutions are so cumbersome, the maker of the resolution is unable to keep the resolution, which is self-defeating. A simple …
