Braintree Legal Blog
What should an entrepreneur know about starting a business?
Making the decision to start a company is only the first step. Starting a business is a combination of having a good idea, taking risks and making various legal and financial decisions. It is not always an easy process, and Massachusetts entrepreneurs would be wise to...
Recognize and avoid subtle discrimination in your business
As an employer, you must follow numerous laws to ensure that you treat your employees fairly. While you may think that you and your management team comply with those laws, some workers may not feel that you are doing everything possible to prevent discrimination in...
Fighting for positive solutions in will contests
After the passing of a loved one, family members will have the responsibility of settling his or her estate. When there is a will, the distribution of assets and property should be done according to the terms in the document. However, there are times when a family...
Credit card debt is low, but what does it mean for consumers?
Due to current economic circumstances that are currently affecting Massachusetts consumers and those throughout the United States, many are choosing to spend less each month. Spending is down because many are struggling as a result of reduced income from job loss,...
Many Americans are struggling with consumer debt burdens
Massachusetts consumers are struggling under the current economic circumstances, and many have had to find ways to make ends meeting during these difficult times. One way that some have been doing this is by taking on additional debt. While this can provide a...
What is the ideal structure for a Massachusetts small business?
Starting any type of business involves making many decisions that will determine the direction of the company. One of these choices is deciding what the structure of the company should be, an important designation for every type of small business in Massachusetts. The...
Contractor problems can turn home improvement into a nightmare
When you first purchased your home, it may have felt perfect for the time being. You knew that some aspects of it were outdated and that one day you would want to take the time to make some major improvements to the property. During those first few years, you may have...
Is bankruptcy the right option for dealing with medical bills?
A grave illness or serious injury may require extensive time in the hospital and continued medical treatment. Even with health insurance, this can result in medical bills that a patient and his or her family may be unable to pay. Overwhelming medical debt is a problem...
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...
