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New Massachusetts Homestead Law

Mark Lichtenstein May 17, 2011 Mark Lichtenstein

By Mark Lichtenstein, Esq. ~ By Robert A. Finkel, Esq.

Homesteads are an affordable way for many of our clients to obtain significant protection from certain creditors.  On December 16, 2010, the governor of Massachusetts signed into law the most … Read more »

Estate PlanningFamily LawReal Estate

SJC Rules: Attorneys Required for Massachusetts Real Estate Closings

Robert A. Finkel April 29, 2011 Robert A. Finkel

This week the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court came down with its long-awaited ruling in a case that has been termed “a major victory for Massachusetts homeowners” (Real Estate Bar Association (REBA) vs. National Real Estate Information Services (NREIS).

The … Read more »

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Choosing the Legal Form of a Service or Professional Business — an Urban Legend

Jonathan Davis April 15, 2011 Jonathan Davis

There are good reasons to organize a professional practice or other service business as a limited liability company (LLC) or a limited liability partnership (LLP), and there may also be good reasons not to.  But, the matter is complicated and … Read more »

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Liability of Commercial Property Landlords to Tenants

Mark Lichtenstein April 8, 2011 Mark Lichtenstein

In March of 2011, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court entered a decision clarifying and establishing new law concerning the obligation and liability of a landlord/owner of commercial property for personal injuries sustained by tenants and visitors.

The court held that … Read more »

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Liability of Landlords to Tenants/Visitors in Commercial Property

Mark Lichtenstein April 8, 2011 Mark Lichtenstein

In March, 2011, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, in the case of Bishop v. Tes Realty Trust, entered a decision clarifying and establishing new law concerning the obligation and liability of a landlord/owner of commercial property for personal injuries sustained … Read more »

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New Massachusetts Homestead Law is Now in Effect

Mark Lichtenstein March 17, 2011 Mark Lichtenstein

Homesteads are an affordable way for many of our clients to obtain significant protection from certain creditors.  On December 16, 2010, the governor of Massachusetts signed into law the most extensive changes to our homestead law in more than a … Read more »

Real Estate

2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative – There’s a New (FBAR) Game in Town

KCL March 10, 2011 KCL

CAUTION:  This Update is only a superficial summary and may not be relied upon for guidance as to any particular, real life situation.  We have included links to information on the IRS web site about the 2011 IRS “Voluntary Disclosure” … Read more »

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Mortgages – Helpful Information

Mark Lichtenstein March 10, 2011 Mark Lichtenstein

1. ARMS: An ARM is an adjustable rate mortgage. Many ARMs have a fixed interest rate for a specific period of time- often five or seven years. At the end of this period, the interest rate will stall adjusting up … Read more »

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2010 Suspension of U.S. Estate and Generation Skipping Transfer Taxes

Jonathan Davis February 5, 2010 Jonathan Davis

As is well known from the news media, the U.S. estate tax has been suspended for deaths occurring in calendar year 2010 – but it is also currently scheduled to again be effective for deaths occurring after calendar year 2010, … Read more »

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