With the constant flipping of real estate in and around Quincy, another potential project has hit the radar. The old home of the Registry of Motor Vehicles offices at 165 Liberty St in Springfield has seen many offers for retail and/or restaurant enterprises. Located...
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Common divorce mistakes to avoid
Although the divorce rate has declined somewhat in recent years, it is still drastically higher than what it was decades ago. The ratio of the marriage rate to the divorce rate was only 17 percent in 1960, while it was up to 47 percent in 2015, reports the...
What should I choose my business structure based on?
This blog recently took a look at the different business structures and the importance of selecting the best one for your business. There are a few considerations to take into account during the business formation process and this blog will help entrepreneurs and...
3 legal hazards of laying off employees
As a business owner, nothing is more exciting than watching your enterprise grow and thrive. When your bottom line looks good and your clientele is solid, it may be necessary to hire new staff in order to continue meeting demands. Conversely, it is frustrating when...
The important of selecting a business form
When starting a business, one of the most important decisions the entrepreneur will make it what business type they select. There are a variety of different business forms to consider when starting up a business and entrepreneurs should understand the benefits and...
How a comprehensive estate plan can help everyone
Having a comprehensive estate plan is important for everyone. It can help ensure that the estate planner's wishes are honored and provide peace of mind to both the estate planner and family members during a difficult time.Estate planning is not only for wealthy...
Understanding Chapter 11 bankruptcy
When you started your Massachusetts business, you likely had a two-fold purpose: to make and/or sell a superior product or service and to make a profit by doing so. If you now find yourself in the untenable position where your business has more debts than income with...
Investigations lead to drug, weapons charges in Massachusetts
Law enforcement agencies often coordinate major efforts in operations targeting hot-button issues. When they make arrests and file charges as a result of these operations, they may bask in the headlines for a news cycle before moving on, but the challenges for those...
Estate planning basics and probate questions, continued
As discussed previously on our Quincy legal issues blog, sometimes a deceased person's estate will need to go through the probate process to legally transfer the decedent's assets and work through any issues left unresolved at the time of death. Careful estate...
What is title insurance and why should I pay for it?
A Massachusetts resident who is trying to purchase a home may upon reviewing their paperwork notice that they are paying several hundred dollars for title insurance on their home.In some cases, this may be required by their bank, and so they simply pay the bill and...
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