If you have been through the mortgage process in the last several years, then you know how tedious and time-consuming a process it can be. An increase in banking regulations, federal regulations and other stipulations has made buying a home more complicated than in...
Month: January 2019
Is your family business just another asset in your divorce?
If you and your spouse-business partner have decided to end your marriage, you will soon face the property division phase of your divorce.You may have put your marital home at the top of your list of assets, but what about the family business? This is an asset, too,...
Quincy commercial project puts more pressure on planning board
In previous posts, we've covered the commercial real estate proposal in downtown Quincy. As a refresher, the large-scale project is on the footprint of the old hospital, in a residential area. There has been much back and forth about the project, and strong opinions...
Proper estate plan can successfully plan for business
Planning for the future is something that many think about upon the turn of the New Year. Whatever your goals are for the New Year, and the future in general, an estate plan should be one of them. Estate planning can accomplish many goals that you may not necessarily...
How small business owners can prevent white-collar crime
As a small business owner, you are likely already taking steps to prevent crime within your company. You may take actions to curb shoplifting, sexual harassment and burglary. However, you should not neglect the threat of white-collar crimes. White-collar...
Could my car accident injury be attributed to other’s negligence?
Most people on the road have seen those distracted drivers, the reckless drivers - the ones who swerve in and out of lanes, stopping in the nick of time and otherwise putting themselves and others on the road in danger. Most of us go out of our way to avoid these...
What are the biggest question marks during property division?
Few topics can strike fear into the hearts of divorcing couples' like the phrase "property division." However, property division is nothing to be afraid of. It's merely a splitting of the assets and liabilities in a fair and equitable manner. Even with that being...
Facing a foreclosure? Actions to consider
In terms of investments, few are as rewarding or as important as home ownership. When a homeowner falls behind on their mortgage payments they are at risk of losing their homes. Sometimes modifications can be worked out between the homeowner and the mortgage company....