WHAT IS TITLE INSURANCE AND WHY DO YOU NEED TO PURCHASE IT? Title insurance is a policy that ensures that you won’t have any unknown claims made to the ownership of your home. Below you are going to see a detailed description of what title insurance is and why it makes so much sense to have it. Through the search …
Estate Planning Checklist
WHAT IS ESTATE PLANNING? Estate planning is a process where individuals specify how their money and other property will be managed after their deaths. Many estate plans include wills, trusts, health care proxies, living wills and powers of attorney. Estate planning may sound like a fancy word, however when you think about it in the big picture it just …
Injured at a construction site? Here’s who could be liable
Construction workers face a great deal of danger, particularly a construction site injury. In most cases, workers’ compensation is a viable option for a construction site injury. Laws related to workers’ compensation ensure workers injured in the course of their employment be paid for the damages. These laws also protect the injured worker’s Employer from lawsuits. WHAT IS A CONSTRUCTION SITE …
Chemical Exposure at Work? How to Protect Yourself
Chemical exposure: regardless of where you work, or what field of work it is, coming into contact with high levels of chemical is not uncommon. When you work with chemicals, you can suffer serious illness or injury. It’s important to understand the possible health risks to protect your rights. Health issues that are results of working with high levels of …
Medical Malpractice Claims for Prescription Errors
Medical malpractice can occur in many different ways. To protect yourself in these circumstances it is helpful to understand the laws. Medical malpractice can include a variety of issues. Examples of medical malpractice are: performing surgery on the wrong part of the body or forgetting surgical equipment in a patient. Additionally, medical malpractice involves incorrect medical prescriptions. Also, making a diagnosis …
3 Steps to Take After a Car Crash in Massachusetts
If you’ve been in a car crash in Massachusetts, you know there are specific steps you must take at the state level. If you haven’t, it’s even more important to know and understand the steps. Since car crashes are very stressful, we’ve outlined the top 3 key steps to take below, in a simple guide you can refer to anytime. First, …
Legal Representation for Home Sellers in Massachusetts
When selling a home in Massachusetts, you have the option to hire an attorney. While this is common for buyers as well, there are a few reasons why we recommend legal representation for sellers. Deed Preparation In Massachusetts, sellers are required to draft the deed that transfers ownership from seller to buyer. Though closing attorneys typically offer this service, it would …
28 Years Ago
I was recently asked to pull from Court archives, remarks made from the bench 28 years ago, in my final days as an Assistant District Attorney for Suffolk County. The words were directed to a young DA starting a new chapter in his professional life. I continue to feel humbled by these words spoken by the Honorable Judge Robert Stanziani, who passed away in 2012. As a true mentor …
Child Abuse in Massachusetts, Know When to Report
Child Abuse is heartbreaking. Since children are not able to speak for themselves, it is up to the adults in their lives to recognize signs of child abuse and be the voice of those in potential danger. If you suspect that a child may be abused or neglected, here is some helpful information on reporting child abuse in Massachusetts. Mandated Reporters There …
Buying Your First Home and What to Expect
Many people enter the purchase of a home process with both excitement and trepidation. It is helpful and reassuring to know what to expect as go through the process in terms of expenses and the process. What is Included in the Closing Cost Closing costs generally cover the following services: Attorney’s fees (yours and your lender’s if applicable) Title insurance …