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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...
All entrepreneurs in Massachusetts face a basic structural issue when beginning a formal operation: the business formation type. While some first consider a sole proprietorship as the best option, the truth is that many could do better with a limited liability company...
When you pass away, you won't have much control over what can happen to your assets in Massachusetts or how some of your heirs will be treated by other beneficiaries who seemingly have better means. To avoid changing the terms of your will or trusts or even...
If you visit a Massachusetts hospital or other medical facility, you will likely have to pay a portion of the cost of any services rendered. If you cannot pay an outstanding medical bill, it may be possible to eliminate it by filing for bankruptcy. Medical bills are...
Are you planning to publish your will in Massachusetts? This is a matter that you need to think long and hard about. You want to be sure that every angle is covered so that contests will be minimal or nonexistent. This includes all those who can be listed as an...
Being the executor of an estate in Massachusetts carries more responsibility than just the authority over the distribution process. The executor effectively ensures that all outstanding debts are paid first with asset distribution then being completed according to the...
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...
