There are several different things to consider when drafting your will. You may need to appoint an executor, trustees, guardians, and more. If you are like most people, you take the will-writing process very seriously. After all, it is your responsibility to ensure all your assets and wishes are distributed and carried out as you […]
Read MoreThough writing a will is generally seen as a rather gloomy process, it is extremely important you have a sturdy one in place before you pass on. It is never too early to start thinking about writing your will, because once you do, you’ll never have to think about it again. Knowing your will is […]
Read MoreIf you are getting a divorce, there is a good chance you are familiar with the emotional and financial burdens that may come along with your situation. However, in order to minimize this pain as much as possible, it is important you learn more about the process and hire a trustworthy attorney who will fight […]
Read MoreIf you are getting divorced, there are many factors you will have to consider. Divorce is a very involved process, so it is important you are informed of all your options before making any major decisions. It is also equally important that you hire an experienced attorney if you feel you are ready to begin […]
Read MoreDivorce is an extremely personal and oftentimes emotionally taxing event, despite it being a common occurrence in our society. It is not easy to break off a marriage, and on top of the emotional stress that comes with divorce, people naturally have many legal questions as well. What constitutes a divorce in Massachusetts? Massachusetts has […]
Read MoreMany people create an estate plan to prepare for what will happen to their assets when their life is over. In creating this plan, the individual typically assigns another person to carry out these plans for them after their death. This person is an executor. As an executor, their job is to make sure the […]
Read MoreEstate plans are frequently created at some point during an individual’s life. This allows them to prepare for what will happen to their assets in the event of their death. There are many ways this can be done, including the creation of a trust. The trustor sets this up so that a beneficiary can receive […]
Read MoreWhen couples go through a divorce, many wish to do so outside of a courtroom. This is why there are other alternative methods that allow them to do so. One of the most common methods of divorce is mediation. This process exists without the need for litigation or a judge to make decisions for the […]
Read MoreWhen couples are going through a divorce, they sometimes do not wish to participate in litigation. Instead, they want to complete the process outside the courtroom. It is because of this that there are alternative methods of divorce available for couples to partake in. While they are not possible for all couples, they can be […]
Read MoreWhen a divorcing couple has children, there are a few extra legal matters to settle before the process is official. In addition to other settlements, the parents must determine child custody arrangements and child support. Once these are settled, the child in the family can have a custodial and non-custodial parent. The custodial parent is […]
Read MorePart of going through a divorce requires settling several legal matters. If the spouses are parents, they must determine their future arrangements for their children. This requires child custody arrangements to be decided upon. Parents can obtain physical and legal custody of their child. When a parent has physical custody of their child, they are […]
Read MoreWhile planning for death does not sound ideal, it can be very beneficial for an individual to do. This can be done through an extensive estate plan. By creating an estate plan, an individual is able to plan for what happens to their assets when their life is over. This allows them to protect these […]
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