Massachusetts residents with overwhelming debt might consider filing for bankruptcy. Hiring an attorney to help is often wise. Should you file bankruptcy on your own? Many people find it tempting to file for bankruptcy on their own, which is known as "pro se."...
Anyone running a business in Massachusetts knows that contracts are essential to doing business. However, contracts often aren't fulfilled. Whenever this happens, failure to fulfill the terms of a contract is called a breach. When breaches have far-reaching...
In Massachusetts, the law requires employers to allow their employees to take unpaid leave under certain conditions, and when their time-off is over, they have the right to go back to their previous position at work. Disputes usually arise during this time because of...
If a loved one has passed away in Massachusetts and you are the executor of that person's will, you may wonder how long the process will be to go through probate. Although there is no easy answer, larger estates generally take longer to settle than smaller ones. What...
A non-contestability clause, also called a no-contest clause, is a provision in an individual's will that threatens inheritance redistribution if beneficiaries contest the terms of the will. The goal of the clause is to discourage beneficiaries such as children and...
Massachusetts contractors are restricted from making claims against a project owner on behalf of a subcontractor. In construction litigation, an active party that has strict contractual ties can't make claims beyond the scope of their contract. Most contractual...
Sometimes, a situation occurs beyond the consumer's control, and they can no longer pay their debts. A consumer overwhelmed with debt in Braintree, Massachusetts, can legally get debts discharged through bankruptcy. There are several types of bankruptcy, but many...
If you have been involved with a will before, then you might know that sometimes people in Massachusetts are not happy with the way that the will plays out. Heirs might be surprised that they were left out or that what they received was not what they expected....
Employers in Massachusetts and around the country are facing a wave of lawsuits and complaints in recent years filed by workers claiming that they were denied overtime pay or challenging their classification as independent contractors. The Department of Labor collects...
Contractor disputes happen from time to time during construction projects, which may result in a case going through the Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor Arbitration program. The contractor and homeowners both have rights as long as it's a registered...
