Year: 2015

It's New Year's Eve and as residents throughout Massachusetts prepare to ring in 2016, many are likely reflecting on the status of their relationships and personal lives. For those individuals who are going through or who plan to soon file for divorce, the process can...

When making any type of life-changing decision, it's always best to know what you're getting yourself into. Prior to making a big decision, most people do some research to determine their best options and the associated pros and cons. For those Massachusetts residents...

Most people who are planning to marry can benefit from establishing a prenuptial agreement. This is especially true for individuals who have a considerable amount of assets prior to marrying as well as those who have a stake in a family business. In order to ensure...

For many divorcing couples, coming to an agreement about how to divvy up assets and property is the most important and time-consuming part of the divorce process. Depending on an individual's age, after real estate, retirement assets may be among one's most-valuable...

For couples who are planning to wed, much time and attention is often devoted to planning a wedding. While, at the time, discovering the perfect wedding location and selecting a cake may seem like the most important decisions one will ever make; after the honeymoon...

When planning or during the early stages of the divorce process, it's critical to account for all assets either held jointly or in an individual spouse's name. Assets that may be included in a comprehensive list include pension, investment and retirement accounts as...

For any individual who is approaching retirement age, ensuring for one's future financial security is often top-of-mind. While many individuals who have invested wisely likely have sizable retirement savings, a later-in-life divorce can complicate and inhibit one's...

Many wealthy married couples in Massachusetts take the time to establish a comprehensive estate plan. Via estate planning, a couple can provide clear directives regarding end-of-life decisions related to the distribution of assets. A couple can also establish one or...

Even in cases where spouses agree that it's time to call it quits and are on good terms, getting divorced is never an easy or pleasant process. This is especially true when a couple has a considerable amount of wealth, as sorting out matters related to dividing...