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The execution of a will after a loved one’s death does not always play out smoothly. In Massachusetts, family members frequently contest wills, and there are some very common reasons why this occurs. Greed If the departed party decided to leave most of their money and...
An S corporation is in some ways a hybrid of a corporation and a partnership. You enjoy better tax benefits like with a partnership but also the personal liability protections of a corporation. It's a common business structure that small businesses in Massachusetts...
Most employers in Massachusetts want to do the right thing for their employees. But when it comes to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), knowing what that is can be tricky. Disputes between employers and employees over FMLA leave are all too common. That's why...
Wills are important estate planning documents that can help ensure your final wishes get carried out. But what happens if someone contests or disputes the will? What is a will contest? A will contest is a legal challenge to the validity of a will. Typically, a will...
Not everyone understands what bankruptcy involves, which could be troubling for a person struggling with heavy debt. Bankruptcy laws exist to protect people from aggressive collection actions while allowing them a legal option to address an untenable debt situation....
A non-contestability clause in a will states that the decedent will disinherit any beneficiary who contests the will. Other terms for this type of clause are no-contest and incontestability. Limitations of a non-contestability clause Non-contestability clauses may...
The testator's desires may change after creating a will in Massachusetts. In such an instance, they may need to make another document known as a codicil to express their new wishes, like adding beneficiaries or deleting certain provisions. However, sometimes a...
No business is immune to disputes between business partners. Whether the disagreement is over money, control of the business, or some other issue, partnership disputes can be costly and time-consuming to resolve. If you are facing a dispute with your business partner,...
Business partners in Massachusetts have contractual agreements to prevent disputes. But disagreements could occur more often than anyone predicts. An argument that is serious enough could threaten the success of your business. Business litigation is the most serious...
Filing for bankruptcy is something that some Massachusetts residents might want to do if they’re heavily in debt. If you choose to file, you might have to first take the means test. It’s important to know what this is and how it works. What is the means test? The...
