Attorney, Adam H. Thayer, Esq., the leader of the commercial real estate group at Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP, recently passed the Florida Bar exam; adding state #7 to the firm’s growing practice areas.
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, December 21st, 2022. —
Sometimes people use these two terms interchangeably, when they are both distinct entities with their own characteristics. While a trusted estate planning attorney can help you understand the differences and help you create both, we’d like to go over the differences between these two important documents so you get a better understanding.
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022. —
The divorce rate is higher for business owners than in the general population. In fact, studies show that divorce among entrepreneurs ranges between 43 and 48 percent. It’s even higher among dual-entrepreneurial marriages, as both are intensely focused on managing their respective businesses.
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. From incapacity to frequent travelers to old age, there are many reasons why one would need to set up a power of attorney (POA). With this...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. —
This is a question that many elder law and estate planning attorneys often hear. When people get older, they may start feeling pressure to protect the assets they have worked their whole life to obtain. One solution is to transfer assets to their children, to prevent the state from taking their money for long-term care or for taxes.
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. With the pandemic hitting the pause button on many in-person showings, tours and open houses, more and more home sellers and real estate...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.—
Divorce rates among people 50 and older are booming. This so-called “gray divorce” phenomenon (referring to people over 50 facing divorce as opposed to younger adults) is particularly on the rise for Baby Boomers. The Pew Research Center says the divorce rate has doubled since the 1990s for American adults over the age of 50, leading to significant financial implications, particularly for females.
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Monday, November 8, 2022. If you are married but don’t have a will, you may wonder: Does my spouse automatically inherit all my real estate in the event I die? You may assume this to be...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Monday, October 31, 2022. Any lawyer worth his or her salt will usually encourage their client to attempt mediation before resorting to litigation. But sometimes circumstances arise where...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Whether you don’t have a will yet and want one, or you already have a will but need to amend it, it’s wise to get in touch with your trusted estate planning...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. You may already know that a power of attorney is a legal document specifying a person you trust to make specific decisions on your behalf if and when you are...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on THursday, September 29, 2022. If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, whether a slip and fall on a business property or a dog bite from the neighbor’s pet, your first...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, September 22, 2022. If you meet certain requirements, you may be able to obtain a family-based green card. A green card, also known as a Permanent Resident Card, is used to...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Monday, September 12, 2022. Having an estate plan in place is important at any time, but especially right after a global pandemic. That’s because health crises like the one we just had...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Whether you are a brand new business or you are creating a new website for an existing company, it’s wise to incorporate a privacy statement. Also known as a...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, August 25, 2022. No one wants to think about their own death, much less plan for it. But being prepared now with the proper documents in place can save your heirs a lot of time,...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, August 18, 2022. A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a legally-binding contract that establish a confidential relationship between two or more parties. When you sign such an...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. If you own a business, you know how demanding, stressful and, yes, rewarding it can be. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned business owner,...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, July 21, 2022. The E-Visa process is a complicated and time consuming process, which is why you should have a lawyer behind you who is skilled in immigration law. E- visas are a...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. If you are considering buying a yacht, your next decision is where to register it. Choosing the right country is important, as your choice brings with it...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. If you are looking to hire a new employee, you are probably knee deep in the recruitment process, posting job descriptions, fielding phone calls and reviewing...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2022. Naturalization is the process one must go through whereby an immigrant to the United States becomes a U.S. citizen. Not every immigrant is eligible, which is why...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Data privacy is a big thing for businesses today. How do you know your small business is compliant? Compliance with data privacy laws help both you and your...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Friday, June 3, 2022. By Mark Thayer, Esq.Sayer, Regan & Thayer, LLP Are you in the market to buy a home? If you’ve been shopping for a house lately you may have come across...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, May 19, 2022. By Marcia Boyd, Esq.Sayer, Regan & Thayer, LLP A domestic asset-protection trust (DAPT) is an irrevocable trust whereby the grantor can name a beneficiary and...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2022. If you own a boat, whether you use it on a lake, river or ocean, you know vessels in motion can cause a significant wake that can impact people, structures, and...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. No one wants to get caught up in real estate litigation. It can be time consuming and expensive, but in the event you find yourself involved in any of these...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. By Peter Regan, Esq.Sayer, Regan & Thayer, LLP Admiralty law and maritime law essentially mean the same thing. A unique area of the law, admiralty and...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Tuesday, March 29 , 2022. By Mark Thayer, Esq.Sayer, Regan & Thayer, LLP A real estate purchase agreement is a legally-binding document that governs the purchase and sale of any...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, March 23 , 2022. By Peter Regan, Esq.Sayer, Regan & Thayer, LLP Rewind to about a century ago, when then-President Woodrow Wilson enacted the Jones Act, a law designed to...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, March 17 , 2022. By Melissa Green, Esq. Sayer, Regan & Thayer, LLP Medicaid offers health coverage to millions of Americans (currently, about 76 million people), including...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, February 16 , 2022. While owning a yacht may be something you have always wanted to do, it’s important to be smart about how you go about it. In many cases, it’s wise to set up...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, February 10, 2022. By Richard N. Sayer, Esq. Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders are all legal documents that fall under the estate planning...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, February 2 , 2022. On January 1, 2021, Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, of which the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was included....
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, January 27 , 2022. By Christopher J. McNally Esq. Immigration through marriage is a complex endeavor, one with complicated legal requirements, and regulations. Having an...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, January 6 , 2022. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has ruled that the labor shortage crisis resulting from the extended COVID-19 pandemic is not a “one-time occurrence” that...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Tuesday, October 19 , 2021. Are you facing retirement? In order to preserve your assets while still being able to qualify for long-term care benefits, you may choose to gift your family...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, September 27, 2021. DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a policy that protects 800,000 young people — “DREAMers” — who have entered this country unlawfully as...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. The landscape of family life is changing. The typical two-parent household is on the decline in this country, as a result of the rise of...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Not many people enjoy getting that notice in the mail that they have to show up for jury duty. In many cases, it’s a day off work wasted...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Cyber attacks and data breaches are on the rise with each passing year. In 2019 alone, there were nearly 1,500 data breaches in the...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Premises liability is when an injury is caused by some kind of unsafe condition on someone else’s property. This falls under the umbrella...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. It’s important to review restrictive covenants on real estate before investing in a home or property. Even when your state’s laws do not...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. If you have decided you need an estate plan, it’s important to understand what it is, what you want out of it and how it will best serve you....
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. It’s difficult to imagine boundaries when you’re in open waters. It all looks the same, wave after wave, with very few visual indicators of...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Many higher end homes are bought and sold in and out of trusts. You may be wondering if placing your own home in a trust is something...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) offers a different way to address and resolve legal issues, including personal injury cases, in an...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. It’s become very commonplace for people to whip out their phones and start filming interesting things. A crime taking place indeed falls...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Email is a key component of communication within the American workplace. With its use and growth comes the risk of costly lawsuits that...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, October 21, 2020. In our connected world cyberattacks are inevitable. Cybersecurity Ventures estimates cybercrime’s global cost will reach $6 trillion by...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Nearly all businesses operating out of physical real estate spaces have been impacted by COVID-19. If you are a commercial tenant or...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, September 4, 2020. This will vary widely from case to case. Generally, it can take between six months and a year for a divorce to become final. And that’s for an uncontested...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2019. As a resident of Rhode Island, you may have considered at one time or another putting solar panels on your roof. No wonder: in 2018, Rhode...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Nothing is more frustrating than shelling out a lot of money for a home remodeling job that starts out OK but then abruptly stops because your...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Monday, June 17, 2019. From employment documentation to payroll verification, an employer should know exactly what to do in the event of a U.S. Immigration and Customs...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Protecting your legacy begins with having a strong estate plan in place. This includes assigning a durable power of attorney. This legal process...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. The intense media coverage of transgressions committed by high profile individuals, celebrities, and members of the clergy has spawned an increased...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. A day on the water can be fun and relaxing. But any experienced boater can tell you that safety is a priority. Still, no matter how many hours you...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. It can get a bit tricky to know when to classify a worker as an employee or a contractor. The Internal Revenue Service says worker...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. In short, this is a court order ruling that no factual aspects are left to be tried; therefore, a cause of action in a complaint can be decided upon...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Normally, when someone is injured due to someone else’s negligence, they don’t hesitate to pursue a personal injury claim. However, undocumented...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. As a landlord, you are rightfully concerned about any accidents or injuries that may occur on your property. Slips and falls in particular can...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 In general, when someone passes away, the probate process is cut and dried. The probate court will appoint a personal representative to administer...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. While American citizens have the right to life, liberty, and property sans unreasonable government interference, under certain conditions the...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. By Peter ReganSayer, Regan & Thayer, LLP Data breaches make headlines when they occur on a large scale. Think Target stores or Equifax. But...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. The company holiday party is a beloved tradition on the American business scene. But, unless you want to wake up on Christmas morning with a...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. If you’re a landlord, you know all too well how difficult some tenants can be. Whether they consistently fail to pay rent on time (or at all!),...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Remember the 1990s, when minimum wage was just five bucks an hour? Or, go back further to the early 1970s when it was just a buck and a half....
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. If you will pardon the pun, DUI laws in Rhode Island are pretty stiff. Taking a hard stance against drunk driving and driving under the influence...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Most laws people can really get behind – no speeding, no drinking while intoxicated, no violence towards another, no stealing, no looting…the...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. No longer just for professional drivers and law enforcement, dash cams are becoming the norm in many personal vehicles. Due to the pervasive...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. The rise in popularity of Airbnb has brought more choice, diversity and price points into the equation for people who love to travel. You can host...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. By Mark Thayer Sayer, Regan & Thayer, LLP Rhode Island – the Ocean State - is defined by its relationship to the water. Many of our residents enjoy seaside homes...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Friday, August 17, 2018. By Christopher McNally Sayer, Regan & Thayer, LLP Immigration issues continue to generate front page headlines in our country. What is often missing from the...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Maritime law refers to the laws that govern nautical matters and maritime businesses. Essentially, these are the laws of the ocean. Maritime laws are kept up to date...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Monday, April 23, 2018. You've been married for a few years, and from the beginning, you thought it might have been a bad decision. You found your spouse in over his head in debt, and you...
On behalf of Peter Regan of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. When an animal attacks you, the last thing you likely think about is infection. The first thing on your mind is stopping the bleeding and getting medical help; after all,...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, April 5, 2018. With such a wide open sea, the thought of two boats colliding with one another seems unlikely. However, it does happen. In many cases, the collision is a result...
Drinking and driving is a hazard to yourself and others, which is part of the reason why it's illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or higher. Not all people who appear intoxicated are, though, so it's important for the appropriate...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. The decision to adopt isn't something you should take lightly. There are benefits and downsides to adoption, all of which require you to consider them carefully....
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Everyone who lives by the ocean enjoys spending time there, whether it's on or near the water. Many people in Newport have boats or know people who do, so they...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. As someone who has held asylum status for over a year, you're in a good position to seek a green card. The United States allows those who have been under...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted in Admiralty And Maritime Law on Thursday, February 22, 2018. When you work offshore, there are dozens of things that could go wrong in an instant. Unlike those...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Friday, February 16, 2018. When your children are very young, you may think it's the best time to get a divorce. Your kids won't remember as much, and it's less likely to affect their...
Rhode Island, like all states, has its own laws regarding marriage, divorce and other family law matters. Rhode Island follows equitable distribution laws. That means that the assets and debts that you and your spouse have collected during your marriage will be split...
Boating accidents occur all the time off the coast. According to data from the United States Department of Homeland Security, a majority of these accidents in 2016 were a result of two boats colliding with one another. Regardless of how the accident...
Although you know that drinking and driving is not a smart decision, you still got behind the wheel and drove while intoxicated. You were rightfully pulled over, but you don't want to face time in jail or penalties for your actions. You thought your blood alcohol...
Sailing is fun, and it brings people together. Whether it's a hobby or something you've put your entire working life into, sailing is important to you. What you do need to know, though, is the danger sailing can pose. If you're not prepared, a mistake could end up...
Unlike traditional personal injury or workplace accident laws, maritime injury laws have their own rules and regulations. Workers in this field don't qualify for traditional workers' compensation if they're hurt. Instead, they have to seek compensation through a...
When you get a divorce, it divides your family and can mean you lose some family members. That's short-lived, though, if you end up getting remarried, according to a news article. Divorce is actually responsible for making American families bigger than ever, growing...
When most people think of DUI offenses, boats do not always come to mind. Yet a boat is also a vehicle that can cause substantial damage and injuries if operated improperly. In Rhode Island, operating a boat while intoxicated is a crime that can result in a...
If you've received a DUI charge and now have to go to court, you may be worried that life as you know it will change forever. The truth is that minor DUI charges have a minimal impact on your ability to drive, but they can impact your life for a significant amount of...
Most Rhode Island residents equate boating mishaps with summer and sunshine. However, our lovely state offers both winter and summer activities on the water. Seal and lighthouse tours are two of the most common boating activities that take place during winter...
Newport, Rhode Island is often referred to as " the sailing capital of the world." So it is not a surprise many savvy yacht buyers come to Rhode Island to make their purchases. If you are looking to buy a yacht, you may want to look into the advantages of...
You've been living in the United States on a visa, and you met someone you like a lot. You know your visa is running out, and you haven't found a way to stay in the country. What happens if you decide to overstay your visa to be with the person you want a relationship...
When you go out on your boat, you are there to enjoy friends and the freedom of the open water. One of the last things you or other Rhode Island boaters would expect is to fall overboard. Unfortunately, many people fall off boats or ships each year, resulting in one...
It wasn't ever your intention to fall in love out of the country, but now that you have, there's a problem you need to overcome. You want to go to the United States to be married, but there are regulations that require you to obtain a visa first. If you can obtain...
If you begin the process of applying for a green card based on marriage to a United States citizen, you will have to complete several important steps. These typically include submitting your application, compiling comprehensive evidence of your...
If you've been convicted of a crime in the past, one of the things you might be interested in is expunction. Expunction is a process in which your arrest or criminal conviction is sealed from the public. Once that expunction occurs, employers, landlords and others...
Rhode Island is home to many beautiful lakes and resort areas. Many might say that sailing is the state's unofficial pastime, and indeed, many residents enjoy yachting regularly. The surrounding industry employs many individuals, and a significant portion of the...