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Business owners across Massachusetts pour time, money, and dedication into their companies, hoping that a successful sale will be the light at the end of the tunnel and secure life-changing funds for retirement. Yet, many are surprised to learn that the market value...

Reviewing Custody Agreements As the year continues on, it’s important for co-parents to revisit and thoroughly review their custody agreements to ensure alignment and avoid potential conflicts. Many custody arrangements include specific provisions for school break...

How Social Media Can Impact Your Personal Injury Case: Think Before You Post *In today’s digital age, social media has become second nature. We share updates, milestones, and everyday moments with friends and family in real time. But if you’ve been involved in an...

If you’re going through a divorce, among other things, you might also be worried about who gets to keep your fur babies. Under current Massachusetts law, pets are treated like property, just like a lamp or a table. As cruel as it sounds, your beloved dog, ferret, or...

The Future of Estate Planning How Technology is Changing the Way we Plan, Protect, and Pass on Wealth. Technology is quietly but fundamentally changing the landscape of trust and estate planning. Where once the process was defined by paper documents, in-person...

The 2024 Climate Act: Reducing Barriers to Speed Renewable Energy Development Green Space Vs. Renewable Energy 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...

The Importance of Estate Planning There is a preconceived notion that you do not need to worry about having an estate plan until you are older or own a large amount of assets—this is not true. It is never too early to develop an estate plan. An estate plan is a...

Advocating for Cultural Competence in Child Welfare Cases: Supporting Muslim Families During Ramadan Advocating for cultural competency in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) practices is critical, particularly when it comes to supporting Muslim families and...

Estate Planning for Young Adults Estate planning is the process of working with an attorney to create a plan to manage and protect your assets in the event of your incapacity or death. Often, estate planning is postponed until later in life, when people have acquired...

Massachusetts Crown Act Prohibits Discrimination based on Hairstyle Massachusetts recently enacted the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act (CROWN Act), becoming the 18th state to enact such a law. The Act expands protected categories by including...