We at Tramontozzi Law wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving Holiday. As you travel, Don’t be a turkey; Drive safe! Thanksgiving is the most traveled holiday of the year. This year will be busier than most. It is also one of the deadliest. Thanksgiving Eve is one of the busiest nights of the year for many bars and restaurants. In fact, according …
INJURY SETTLEMENT CAN TAKE WEEKS OR YEARS
INJURY SETTLEMENT IS NO SHORT PROCESS. No two personal injury cases are alike. While there may be similarities, fact patterns, issues of liability, injuries, the parties (and who may represent the parties) differ, even if slightly. For instance, let’s say there are two plaintiffs. They had nearly identical auto accidents. Both got rear-ended while stopped at the same stoplight, and …
Criminal Arrest: When you or loved one is Arrested
When you or someone you love is arrested the impact is felt by far more than the person charged of a crime. There is a great deal of confusion about what to do and what is in their best interests. The court system may be viewed as an unfamiliar adversary. As a former District Attorney John Tramontozzi has a in depth …
Speeding and Moving Violations in Massachusetts
As congestion and traffic conditions worsen drivers become more harassed and likely to err. Most often these errors act as a wake up call and drivers self-correct. However at other times the law enforcement on our roads and streets offer incentive to slow down and be more attentive. Hidden Costs Your signature on the back of speeding ticket can sum …
Five Legal Documents to Consider When Setting Up an Estate Plan
Written by Neil O. Anderson, Esq. of Tramontozzi Law Offices There are Five Primary Documents to Create when developing an Estate Plan: Power of attorney In the event you become disabled and can not make decisions for yourself, establishing a power of attorney allows another person the ability to make financial decisions for you. Health Care Proxy Similarly, if the …
The Good Samaritan Law in Massachusetts, Bystander Protection and Responsibility
Recently,we were faced with a sudden unexpected medical crisis at Tramontozzi Law Offices; a situation in which The Good Samaritan Law would be applicable. Through the combined efforts of civilian use of CPR on site with EMT Voice support and a swift response by medical professionals at Melrose Fire & Rescue, Melrose Wakefield Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, our client …
Three Reasons to Name Your Trust as your Beneficiary
Establishing and maintaining a trust is a deliberate process. Generally those who do so, are planning ahead not just for themselves, but looking to protect the future or legacy of those close to them as well. An essential part of establishing a trust is funding, this is the process by which your assets are moved into the trust. Some of …
What to Do and NOT to do -if You are in a Car Accident
If you are in a car accident you are likely to be very upset, and it is also extremely likely that others involved in the incident, at a minimum, are likely to be distressed as well. Although most auto accidents that happen in Massachusetts are usually impossible to predict you can take steps to prepare for what could happen following …
Estate Planning Following a Divorce
View PostWhat is a Living Trust?
When establishing a Living Trust, you are opting to serve as grantor, trustee, and beneficiary for the trust for the remainder of your lifetime. A trustee would be the person who is in charge of the trust assets. In a living trust, you would remain trustee until you are unable to perform those duties (generally incapacitation or death). A “beneficiary” …