Coming Soon … The Corporate Transparency Act and its effect on Small Businesses On January 1, 2021, the United States Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) as part of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2021. This Act affects mostly...
Guardianship and Conservatorship in Massachusetts
If a person is incapacitated and unable to make medical and financial decisions for themselves, the first thing we look at is whether he or she has a Health Care Proxy or Durable Power of Attorney. If so, then those documents control as to who is in charge on making...
Scams Targeting Seniors
Now more than ever, financial scammers are targeting seniors through sophisticated ploys. Seniors tend to be targeted because they are often more trusting and compassionate. Here are 4 things for seniors to be on the lookout for:...
6 Considerations When Purchasing a Horse
Purchasing a horse can be an expensive and life changing undertaking. A horse is a huge responsibility and in some ways more complicated than acquiring any other pet. Below are some considerations when purchasing a horse: 1. Contact a Veterinarian. A...
To Flat Fee, or Not to Flat Fee? It depends…
One of the first things we get asked by clients is “what is this going to cost me?” Unfortunately, the best answer is “it depends”. I mean, how do you answer the questions “what is a new house going to cost me” or “how much to fix up my car”? Well, it depends on how...
How Not to Purchase a Business
If you want to purchase a business, you can do it in two different ways: you can purchase all of the assets of the business or you can purchase the entity itself. An asset purchase is simple to explain: you simply purchase all of the tangible and intangible property...
Estate Planning can be Easy
Really? “It wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be!” That is a common phrase I hear from clients after they sign their Will who were initially apprehensive about meeting with me. It is very common for people to be scared about thinking of death or...
Out of State Power of Attorney? You May Need an Additional Document.
A properly drafted Power of Attorney drafted in some state other than new Hampshire, will still be valid here with one proviso: if the Agent actually needs to use that document, the Agent must sign a new Acknowledgement. This is a form that the Agent signs...
There is No Time Like the Present to Update Your Estate Plan
Every estate planning attorney can tell you stories about bad, incomplete or absent estate plans that created havoc for families. From unfunded trusts- you do know that a trust must be funded, right?- to simply outdated plans, we have seen it all. In some cases, this...
Consulting Agreements for Small Business
Protect Your Small Business with Consulting Agreements Before Hiring, by Elizabeth A. Brown, Esq When small businesses start to grow they frequently find themselves needing to hire consultants and independent contractors to help them expand their business. This can...