Ladimer Law Blog

Getting old sucks. There is no way around it. We can eat as many antioxidants and exercise every day, but the fact of the matter is we all are getting older every day. And we all age at different rates. In the modern days, women have statistically outlived men. Traditionally, the men took care of […]

Over the years I’ve heard a lot of people talk about wills and trusts, etc. And don’t get me wrong, I think the legal terminology is really confusing, but I want to clear up some misnomers that I’ve heard in the past. Also, if this article is still confusing after reading it, I highly encourage […]

Our number one goal is to educate our clients about the probate process, what it is, how it works, and why people want to avoid it — us attorneys included! In Massachusetts, when someone dies, their assets (bank accounts, real estate, retirement, investments, online accounts) need to “go somewhere.” Here is the background: According to […]

Whether or not your 18-year-old is college-bound, military-bound, or career bound, they are all considered adults in the eyes of the law. What does this mean? It means that you, as their parent, no longer have the right to sit in on doctor appointments, get information about their health or well-being over the phone or […]

Here’s a very basic overview of the Massachusetts Estate Tax  This may or may not come as a shock to you, but Massachusetts has one of the lowest estate tax thresholds in the United States. We aren’t called Taxachusetts for nothing! Here is an over simplified explanation of whether or not your family will owe […]

I’ve received many calls from prospective clients that start out like this: We are taking a big trip to Disney and the entire family will be on the plane together, we need to update our Wills! So are you planning a big trip with your family? Do you have all your legal documents in order […]

Ok, I get this question A LOT. It holds lots of parents up from getting their estate plan in place to protect their kids. So here is what I tell all of my clients. Don’t think of naming your kids’ guardians as a forever plan. Think of it as a three to five-year plan. Estate […]

A plan is, by definition, the action of deciding on and arranging in advance of something. When something is as important as making sure your family is taken care of, you need to do it when you have a clear mind to think it through properly. Things done at the last minute are always stressful […]

Many wise persons have said that if you want to uplevel your life, you always need to take responsibility. You should not blame others for your unhappiness or frustrations. How you react to something that happens in your life is what defines you, you are not defined by what has happened to you. I live […]

Valentine’s Day is often thought of as a day of love shared between couples. This holiday can, however, also be viewed as a day for giving thanks and showing your family how much you love them. Many people today have not taken the time to leave clear instructions for their estates should something happen to […]

When I first opened up my law practice, I did not charge for initial consultations. Other “lawpreneurs” and advisers always told me that the biggest business mistake is not charging enough for your services. Figuring out the fees for your business is a really tricky thing, especially in the legal field. However, when I dropped […]

I’m so excited that we have finally finished revamping our Wills in a Week program! Today you can take action to set your family up for success in case the worst happens to you. Here’s how it works: First, watch our educational video with slides at your convenience. Next, complete a form telling us who […]

This is my third installment in the saga of my client whose husband passed away too early in life. She had a heck of a time getting his affairs in order after he passed. If you recall, he had done a will online without an attorney, which caused a headache at the probate court, even […]

This is a continuation of the saga from my last blog. As a reminder, I had a client come to me because her husband had passed away. He had made his Will online and my client was having trouble getting access to some of his accounts. I explained the probate process and gave some tips […]

Death is a natural part of life. It will happen, and we don’t know when. Unfortunately, in my line of work I’ve seen too many times when someone passes away too soon. I had a mom come to me when her husband passed away unexpectedly at 40 years old. They had twin daughters who had […]

I hear this all the time: “I have a Will so I’m all set.”  At first, I used to internally roll my eyes and say a prayer for them. Then I had an epiphany: Whenever I had a sinus infection, I just always assumed I knew what it was.  I went to the doctor when […]

What would happen to your children if you and your spouse passed away tomorrow? This is a question that NO parent wants to think about, and it often prevents couples from making an estate plan, especially when they come from very different backgrounds. While no one schedules an unexpected death, so there is no time […]

Massachusetts is one of the few states that still follows the old common law rule of caveat emptor, also known as “buyer beware.” This means that, as a seller, you are required to disclose very few things about your house and, as a buyer, you need to ask the right questions and make sure to […]

Avoiding putting together an Estate Plan is normal; Most people don’t like to think about or have a plan in place in case of their death if everything else in their life is fine. However, the cost of planning ahead is nominal compared to the peace of mind and the return on investment that comes […]

Title insurance protects against financial loss from title defects or claims against your property. For example, if a third party has a claim on the property that the initial title exam did not reveal, title insurance will protect against it. These claims can pop up at any time, even after owning the property for several […]