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” …
Tramontozzi Law Welcomes Neil O. Anderson
Neil O. Anderson with his son also named Neil, who recently graduated from pre-school at the Rockland Montessori School. We are pleased to welcome Neil O. Anderson Esquire to our legal team. “Neil is a wonderful addition to our office. His background in community development and human services will be a true asset to my office, our community, and the …
Personal Injury Liability, Summer Travel : Who is Responsible
Summer can be one of the best times of the year to travel. There are many more opportunities to take a trip when the kids are out of school and the weather is warm. While you expect to have the best time on your trip, accidents can happen unexpectedly. You want to be sure you are protected in the case of …
Top Ways to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents
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 …