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A handwritten or scribbled will signed by the testator is technically known as a holographic will, and many people try to prepare their own wills in an attempt to be frugal. However, are holographic wills valid in Massachusetts?…By: Bowditch & DeweyRead...
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Selling a condominium (condo) with a special assessment can be challenging. When you sell a condo, you don’t want to be hindered by costs that make your property look unattractive. Special assessments are additional charges a condo association imposes to cover...
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The value of an asset at the time of a transfer is the key component to the United States’ transfer tax system. Gratuitous transfers during lifetime are considered gifts, while transfers as a result of the death of the owner are included in the value of the...
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A power of attorney (“POA”) allows a principal to assign their agent authority to make certain legal and financial decisions on their behalf. Because a POA can give an agent tremendous power over the principal’s affairs, claims of elder abuse in...
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The recent death of Orenthal James (“O.J.”) Simpson brought back some interesting memories. I recalled the media’s fascination with the “Trial of the Century” starring O.J., himself, the “Dream Team” of lawyers representing...
