With spring officially here in Massachusetts, we have more opportunities to walk to our destinations instead of driving. While it’s nice to be able to travel on foot in Melrose and Boston Metro Area, it’s more important now than ever to be mindful of pedestrian accidents. We covered what you should if you hit a pedestrian in our previous blog …
Elderly Abuse: Proactive Ways to Protect Your Loved Ones
Elderly abuse in nursing homes happens at a higher rate than you would believe. You want to be sure that the elderly in your family is in the care of a trustworthy home and staff, and it can be heartbreaking to discover if this trust is breached. The reason this happens is because the elderly population are more vulnerable to …
Personal Injury in Bicycle Accidents: Ways to Prevent and Protect in Massachusetts
With the warmer weather slowly but surely approaching us in Massachusetts, there are more and more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. While cycling is healthy from a physical health perspective and good for the environment, as a form of transportation shared with the busy streets, bicycle accidents are a risk that must be properly considered and prepared for. Fortunately if …
Why You Should Review Your Estate Plan Regularly
There are many reasons why you should revise your estate plan periodically. Most recently, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the act), which was signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017, made substantial changes to the Internal Revenue Code. The name may sound simple, however the changes are the most comprehensive in years. There are many complex changes …
Getting Advice from an Attorney
Attorneys have a thorough understanding of the law in their specialized field, and are able to convey their understanding to you for your own personal matters. If you aren’t sure what the next steps are in your own legal matters or every day life, seek the help of an attorney. The law is quite complex and there are many circumstances …
The Best Ways to Avoid Probate
In our recent blog post we outline what probate is and what the process entails in a simple step-by-step guide. Probate refers to the settlement and distribution of one’s assets in compliance with the terms of the will. The state court manages this, and all assets that you own individually and intend to pass on to heirs is subject to probate. …
The Probate Process in Simple Steps
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 …