What is probate? The probate process is described as the legal steps that take place after someone dies which determine how the deceased’s assets will be distributed. Probate is the formal court proceeding required to determine who is entitled to inherit a property. The purpose of this proceeding is to prove that the deceased’s will is valid and that …
Breaking Down Title Insurance: What You Need to Know
WHAT IS TITLE INSURANCE AND WHY DO YOU NEED TO PURCHASE IT? Title insurance is a policy that ensures that you won’t have any unknown claims made to the ownership of your home. Below you are going to see a detailed description of what title insurance is and why it makes so much sense to have it. Through the search …
Estate Planning Checklist
WHAT IS ESTATE PLANNING? Estate planning is a process where individuals specify how their money and other property will be managed after their deaths. Many estate plans include wills, trusts, health care proxies, living wills and powers of attorney. Estate planning may sound like a fancy word, however when you think about it in the big picture it just …
Injured at a construction site? Here’s who could be liable
Construction workers face a great deal of danger, particularly a construction site injury. In most cases, workers’ compensation is a viable option for a construction site injury. Laws related to workers’ compensation ensure workers injured in the course of their employment be paid for the damages. These laws also protect the injured worker’s Employer from lawsuits. WHAT IS A CONSTRUCTION SITE …
Chemical Exposure at Work? How to Protect Yourself
Chemical exposure: regardless of where you work, or what field of work it is, coming into contact with high levels of chemical is not uncommon. When you work with chemicals, you can suffer serious illness or injury. It’s important to understand the possible health risks to protect your rights. Health issues that are results of working with high levels of …
Medical Malpractice Claims for Prescription Errors
Medical malpractice can occur in many different ways. To protect yourself in these circumstances it is helpful to understand the laws. Medical malpractice can include a variety of issues. Examples of medical malpractice are: performing surgery on the wrong part of the body or forgetting surgical equipment in a patient. Additionally, medical malpractice involves incorrect medical prescriptions. Also, making a diagnosis …
3 Steps to Take After a Car Crash in Massachusetts
If you’ve been in a car crash in Massachusetts, you know there are specific steps you must take at the state level. If you haven’t, it’s even more important to know and understand the steps. Since car crashes are very stressful, we’ve outlined the top 3 key steps to take below, in a simple guide you can refer to anytime. First, …
Statute of Limitations for Car Accidents in Massachusetts
Car accidents can be a terrifying experience. If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious accident, you may want to file a lawsuit. However, there is a limited window from the time of the accident to when you can file a claim. Before filing, it’s important to be aware of the details on the statute of …
Determining If Your Injury/Illness Is Work Related
Getting coverage under worker’s compensation plans will depend on whether your injury is work related. Every case is different, but here are some general guidelines for determining whether your injury/illness is work related. Injuries During a Break If you were on a break when an injury occurred, it’s normally not considered a work-related injury. However, there may be an exception …
Product Liability Law in Massachusetts
Every day, we use a wide range of products manufactured by different companies. At some point, you may find yourself injured as a result of using one of those products. If this should ever happen to you, it’s important to understand your rights under Massachusetts product liability law. Below is some information that may help. Examples of Product Liability Injury can …