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...
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The Jones Act: An Overview
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...
What is the Medicaid Lookback Period?
The “lookback period” for Medicaid is in place to prevent applicants from giving away assets to family members or selling them below fair market value to get under the asset limit.
Why You Should Set Up an LLC When Purchasing a Yacht
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...
Understanding Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and DNRs
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...
What You Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act
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....
Issues Surrounding Marriage-Based Immigration
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...
Pandemic Not Reason Enough for H-2B Hiring
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...
Why an Irrevocable Trust May Be Better Than Gifting
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...