Probate is the process by which an individual’s last will and testament is determined to be valid (or “proved”) so that the decedent’s final wishes regarding estate assets can be settled. Although probate is avoidable in some cases, there are many estates that must be subjected to this process before property can...
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What Massachusetts Business Owners Should Know About Offering Summer Internships
Summer internships are a great way for businesses to recruit young talent. Giving a college student an internship at your company allows you to get to know each other, and see if there is a possible fit for future full-time employment. With one of the largest pools of college and postgraduate students...
A Cost Effective and Easy Way to Give to Charities
Tracy Craig, Chair of our Trusts and Estates Practice Group, recently contributed an informative article to Kiplinger, focused on individuals interested in including charitable giving in their estate plans. This giving can take many forms. Oftentimes, a donor-advised fund can provide a very cost effective and easy way to give to charities,...
James A. Vevone II Successful in Defense in Rights of First Refusal Case
In a recent judgment delivered by the Superior Court’s Business Litigation Session, attorney James A. Vevone II of Seder & Chandler, LLP, achieved a notable victory for his client in a case concerning the right of first refusal related to the acquisition of a railroad company. This legal challenge centered on...
Guardianship Proceedings in Massachusetts: A Step-by-Step Guide
A guardianship is a legal arrangement by which an individual known as a guardian is appointed to make decisions about care and living environment for the benefit of someone who is incapacitated. Incapacity is defined as a medically diagnosed condition that renders someone incapable of communicating or making decisions about their...
Seder & Chandler Associate Janelle A. Tanenbaum Accepted Into the New England Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Seder & Chandler, LLP is pleased to announce that associate Janelle A. Tanenbaum has been accepted into Class II of the New England Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Tanenbaum was nominated by the Chair of Seder’s Trusts and Estates Practice Group and ACTEC...
How to Prepare for Upcoming Estate Tax Law Changes
Tracy Craig, Chair of our Trusts and Estates Practice Group, recently contributed an informative article to Kiplinger, discussing crucial changes in estate tax laws. This article is a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the impact of these changes on retirement and estate planning.
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What Are the Estate Planning Advantages of LLCs in Massachusetts?
How an LLC may be part of your estate plan.
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Business owners are familiar with the benefits of forming limited liability companies (LLCs), such as pass-through taxation and shielding owners from personal liability. But LLCs can be used as part of an estate planning strategy as well....
Tracy Craig Quoted in Article on Generational Wealth
Tracy Craig, Chair of our Trusts and Estates Practice Group, has been recently quoted in a Realtor.com article discussing the complexities of generational wealth and appropriate trusts.
A revocable trust is also known as a revocable living trust and can be changed or updated when needed.
Seder & Chandler LLP., Recognized for Legal Excellence in 14 Practice Areas
WORCESTER, MA, November 2, 2023 – Seder & Chandler is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized for legal excellence across 14 specialty practice areas in the 2024 edition of “Best Law Firms," ranked by Best Lawyers®.
The firm was ranked a...