Braintree Legal Blog
Chapter 13 bankruptcy basics
Massachusetts residents who are in significant debt spend a lot of time looking at their debt relief options. The problem is there are a lot of options out there, but only so many actually produce positive results. Consumer bankruptcy is something many people want to...
When you can contest a will
When a loved one passes away, wanting to get through the estate administration process as quickly as possible is usually desired. In the state of Massachusetts, it generally takes several months to do so. If one has questions or concerns about the will, though, it is...
Don’t let change orders, or lack thereof, be your undoing
Construction projects, whether residential or commercial, can be difficult to get through. A lot goes into the construction process, and mistakes can cost those involved in a project a lot of time and money. One way those in Massachusetts can protect themselves...
Want to know if you qualify for Chapter 7 relief?
When struggling financially, it is normal to spend time looking at available debt relief options. What many Massachusetts residents may find, though, is not all debt relief options are created equal. Some may seem like a good idea but really are not, and others may...
Starting an LLC can come with many questions you need to answer
If starting a business and reaching unprecedented success was easy, everyone would do it. Of course, this endeavor is not easy, and many small businesses do not get many years under their belts before they have to call it quits. Still, you have the drive and...
Is your business being sued for false advertising?
Every business owner in Massachusetts and elsewhere wants their company to be successful. Every business owner wants their product or service to be the one that consumers just have to have or use. Advertising helps draw interest and attention to companies, but it is...
Filing will contests due to undue influence
When a loved one passes away, the estate administration process can be quite eye-opening. Some may have questions about the status of their loved one's estate due to the contents of their will. Sometimes, undue influence is suspected of having played a role in the...
Is litigation necessary to resolve partnership disputes?
Going into business is a risky move. Going into business with a partner can be even more so. Sure, having someone to share responsibilities with can have its advantages, but it can certainly have some disadvantages as well. When owning and operating a company with a...
Business litigation is sometimes unavoidable
Most Massachusetts entrepreneurs go into business without considering they may someday face a lawsuit. Depending on the type of business entity they have chosen, they may face personal and professional losses if the business litigation does not go their way. This is...
Avoid these common estate planning mistakes
Many people don’t consider their estate plan much farther than simply putting together a simple will. This causes Massachusetts families to fight over things left out of the will or bad blood because someone’s left out entirely.A lot of grief, time and...
