If you wish to contest a will in Massachusetts, you need to be what is called an interested person. It usually means family, those previously named as beneficiaries in the deceased's will or creditors. These are some of the reasons you may contest a will: It was not...
When starting a business in the modern era, some people say that the idea that location matters is outdated. They point out that many consumers find businesses online, so they don’t need to stumble upon them in real life, and that many online sales just involve...
As someone who often walks through downtown Worchester, it’s scary to think that there are drivers who would strike people who aren’t even on the roads. You understand that accidents happen, but the reckless behaviors that would lead to a driver entering a store or...
Maybe you love old cars, so you specifically bought and restored an old 1960s vehicle because it’s a classic. Or, maybe you’re just economically-conscious and you like to drive your cars for as long as possible. If it’s still working, you don’t buy a new one, even if...
If you built your business from the ground up, chances are good that you only had a handful of employees at first. Many of them may have been part of your family or broader social network, which meant you felt comfortable relying on verbal contracts or using...
When dogs attack, it usually happens swiftly and violently. If the animal is large and powerful, dog bites can result in severe puncture wounds, deep lacerations and even broken bones in some cases. Even small dogs can cause serious personal injury when they bite...
When talking about estates and wills, “undue influence” means someone took advantage of the testator’s declining physical or mental state to get something they wanted -- usually the bulk of that person’s estate. In the movies, it’s always a young caretaker who worms...
They say that you should do what you love. But, if you’re thinking about starting a business, is that always wise advice? It may be, but there are downsides. One is stability. You have to consider how risky the type of business you want to start really is, and you...
The Fair Labor Standards Act established basic rights for workers in the United States of America. Among those basic employment rights include the right to a minimum wage and the right to overtime pay, provided that a worker performs at least 40 hours of work within a...
A member of the Holy Cross rowing team turned to her attorney and filed a lawsuit over the injuries that she suffered in a fatal crash that took place in Florida. According to the news report, the woman, a member of the freshmen rowing team, suffered multiple injuries...
