Ladimer Law Blog

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 […]

As every good gardener knows, preparation is key. If you put in hard work early in the season, you can sit back and watch it flourish with only a little upkeep. Estate planning is very similar! Putting in the work now, so you can reap the benefits later: Plant the Seed: Get Your Documents DonePlanting […]

Right now, the real estate market is booming, with people buying and selling left and right. If you are getting in on the action, now is a great time to get in touch with your estate planning attorney. Owning Property Is A Great Reason To Establish A Trust Buying a house is one of the […]

As tax season comes to a close and that itch for spring cleaning comes back, it is time to get your financial house in order. The best way to do this is to meet with an estate planner and review the components of your financial house. Here are some questions to think about before making […]

Estate Plans Help Loved Ones Avoid Probate When someone passes away, they often leave an estate behind. That estate can consist of various types of property that may include little things such as digital accounts, cash, and cars, and larger assets such as stocks, bonds, business interests, and real estate. Someone who has planned ahead […]

Studies show that at least 80 percent of New Year’s Resolutions fail. But that also means that 20 percent of us are successful – read on for our four step plan that will help you to be in that successful 20 percent. Determine how long it will take you to achieve your goal Yo​ur goal may […]

Social media has opened up amazing new revenue streams for all sorts of creative people. If you’re an influencer, chances are good that you are taking care of business, and working with an attorney to protect your content and your brand. But have you thought about what happens to your brand in the event you […]

Do an image search for “estate planning” and you’ll likely see lots of pictures of couples, some young, some older, many with kids. But singles – many without kids – have specific estate planning needs that shouldn’t be ignored. Just because you don’t have a spouse or kids doesn’t mean you don’t have plans for […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way everyone does business. While we still love to see our clients in person, we’ve found that more often, folks ask to conduct their estate planning consult over Zoom. Virtual appointments are different, for sure, but also offer a great opportunity to be more flexible. Still, it’s easy to […]

You know it is important to plan for your future: college for the kids, retirement, and security for your family should anything happen to you. We hear all the time that the whole things seems so overwhelming – and often, people just put it off because it just seems so daunting.  But once you’ve decided […]