If you are starting a new business in Massachusetts, one of the first things you must do is find a location from which to operate it. Welcome to the world of commercial leases. If you have never before negotiated one, you will find the process considerably...
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Undue influence in a Massachusetts will
Allegations of undue influence are among the more common reasons a will may face challenges. It is important to understand what this concept means and how Massachusetts probate courts tend to approach it.Part of planning your estate is taking steps to protect...
Understanding probate as part of estate planning basics
Many Quincy residents will have one major question surrounding their estates or the estate of a loved one: how to avoid probate. Before delving into the subject of avoiding probate, we will spend some time making sure that our readers are clear on just when it is...
What constitutes burglary?
The crime of burglary has been around for a long time. So long, in fact, that the definition of the crime has evolved. We'll take a closer look this week at what constitutes burglary in 2018 with the understanding that the information is general in nature only and not...
Police accuse five of multiple break-ins in Quincy and elsewhere
When Quincy residents are arrested on criminal charges, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Those individuals facing criminal charges often feel like they have no say in what is happening. They may not even understand their rights in terms of criminal...
Shared parenting bill could bring changes to child custody
When couples in Quincy decide to end their marriage, custody of their children may not be as black-and-white of an issue as many expect. There are different types of custody, and a shared parenting bill recently passed by the Massachusetts House of Representatives...
What if you cannot pay for a divorce?
In some divorces, even high-asset divorces, there are clients who have virtually no income to pay for a lawyer. In fact, many delay filing because they think a divorce is not possible due to their financial situation or that their spouse would end up with everything...
Massachusetts law and fair debt collection (Part 2)
We'll continue our earlier discussion of debt collection and Massachusetts law in this post. The information regarding fair debt collection practices is intended not as specific legal advice, but as a general background on the topic.We noted previously that the number...
Massachusetts law and fair debt collection (Part 1)
It's a nightmare situation for many Quincy residents: the phone rings and the caller starts making demands, eventually escalating to threats. They won't say who they are, but they keep calling back, sometimes in the middle of the night. They call at work. It seems...
Due diligence is essential when you want to buy a business
Chances are you do not buy businesses for a living. However, there may be one you want, one you have had your eye on, one you think you can operate successfully.Since this will be your first, and possibly only, transaction of its kind, you want to be sure you perform...
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