Corporate/LLC Compliance: What to do? What to watch out for?

If you have a Massachusetts corporation or limited liability company (“LLC”) there are certain actions that you need to take on an annual basis to make sure your corporation or LLC is in good standing with the Secretary of State’s office. Why is it important that your corporation or LLC be in good standing? [...]

The New and Improved Homestead Law in Massachusetts: Ignoring This Could Devastate Your Financial Health.

On December 16, 2010, the Governor approved significant and very beneficial changes to the Massachusetts Homestead provisions. What does the Massachusetts homestead provision do? The homestead law operates to protect your home from being sold to pay your unsecured creditors. For example, if you were in an auto accident and were left with liability [...]

Customer Fee Agreements – Do you need one? What should they contain?

Do you have a written agreement with your customers or clients? If not, why not? Although there may be a few exceptions out there, it is always a good idea to have a written agreement with your customers. If you are a carpenter, electrician, accountant, attorney (and yes, I do have my clients sign [...]

Your Personal Legal Checkup -- 10 Items You Should Review

The beginning of the year is a great time to make sure your legal house is in order! [...]

Avoiding Legal Advice? Can you afford to?

Sometimes the Most Expensive Legal Fee is the One you Avoid

There is an old joke about three people sitting in a room. A high fee lawyer, a low fee lawyer and Santa Clause. There is a $100 bill on the table and the lights go out leaving everyone in complete darkness. When the [...]