Waltham Legal Issues Blog
What makes the right business partner?
You’re thinking of signing a partnership agreement with someone else to take your business to the next level -- or to simply get it off of the ground. You know that you want to work with someone else, but you also know that the person you choose could determine...
The majority of people still don’t have an estate plan
The United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Much of this wealth is going to be passed down from one generation to the next. Though life expectancy is now around 80 years old, everyone knows that they’ll have to address this issue eventually. ...
The benefits of signing a postnuptial agreement
You didn’t sign a prenuptial agreement when you married on that beautiful Massachusetts day. You were young, in love, and as the old saying goes, didn’t have two nickels to rub together. You aren’t rich now, a few years into the marriage, but your financial situation...
Take care of your dependent with a special needs trust
You have an adult child who has relied on your for their whole life. They have a disability, and while they can take care of themselves the majority of the time, they still need you to step in from time to time. The last thing you want to do is to leave them in a...
Ways for your estate plan to protect your closest family members
Taking care of the people you love is one of the main reasons you likely have for creating a last will or estate plan. You want to know that your spouse and your children or other dependents will have guidance about how to handle your estate. Additionally, if you have...
Avoid making these common prenuptial agreement mistakes
Planning your wedding takes a lot of thought. As you’re deciding on the venue and other important decisions, make sure that you don’t forget about protecting your future. Many people don’t realize that they can benefit from having a prenuptial agreement even if they...
Estate planning and low-income families
When people think about the type of person who needs an estate plan, many likely picture a wealthy investor or a family with significant assets. However, it is imperative for low-income families to recognize the importance of estate planning as well. In fact, estate...
How can a health care proxy benefit me?
A health care proxy — sometimes called an advance healthcare directive — is a document that allows you to leave caregiving instructions in case mental or physical incapacitation keeps you from expressing your wishes. While it isn’t a necessary tool...
Trusts are an estate planning tool for almost anyone
When thinking about the tools they can use to express their end-of-life wishes, some people may wave off the idea of using a trust. However, this estate planning tool is not just for the substantially wealthy. Living trusts can help any Massachusetts resident...
Considering pets when estate planning
Many Massachusetts residents have pets that they consider part of their family. Some may love their pets as much as their children, and others may only have pets to dote on. Whatever the case, most pet owners do not want anything negative to happen to their...
