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Not just anyone can challenge a will. Only certain people have the correct legal standing to do so. A neighbor or a family friend could think that a will is unfair or inappropriate when it comes to a deceased person’s grieving family, but that does not matter. They do...
A business deal built on false information can cause financial harm that goes beyond a broken promise. If this happened to your business, Massachusetts law may provide a legal path to litigation. Core elements behind the claim Fraudulent misrepresentation is a civil...
Filing for bankruptcy means making decisions that can significantly impact your life. One such decision is choosing an exemption system to use. In Massachusetts, you have two exemption paths to choose from. The right decision depends on your assets, goals and...
Some people refer to franchise businesses as turnkey entrepreneurial opportunities. People who want to start and run their own businesses may find the process much more accessible and easy to manage when they buy into a franchise business opportunity offered by a...
If a loved one who has passed away named another family member or maybe a close friend or colleague to be the personal representative (executor) of their estate, you and the other beneficiaries depend on them to handle the job responsibly, efficiently and ethically. ...
When a construction project starts to fall apart, delays, rising costs and unfinished work often lead people to assume the contractor is to blame. In reality, disputes are not always one-sided, and decisions by the property owner can also contribute to the problem and...
Losing a loved one can be devastating. During these challenging times, legal questions about their will may surface after the probate process begins. Probate law sets deadlines to avoid estate disputes that could affect your family for years. If you suspect the will...
If a rival business in Braintree uses deceptive tactics to lure your customers away, your bottom line suffers immediate damage. You do not have to accept these losses as a part of doing business. Under Massachusetts law, businesses can recover actual damages when they...
Personal bankruptcy offers numerous benefits. People can prevent aggressive collection activity once the court grants them an automatic stay. They can also discharge eligible debts after completing the bankruptcy process. However, the trade-off is that bankruptcy...
There are multiple types, or chapters, of bankruptcy available to people and businesses. Individuals filing for personal bankruptcy typically choose between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings. Both forms of bankruptcy provide an automatic stay and may lead to a...
