by Melissa L. Green, Esq Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLPWhat You'll Learn Why treating your children fairly doesn't always mean leaving them equal inheritances Common situations where unequal distributions make sense (different income levels, caregiving roles, special...
What Every Realtor in New England and Florida Needs to Know About Risk of Loss
Legal guidance on microplastic contamination liability for ship owners, marina operators, and boaters in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
In this article, you’ll learn how interstate probate works for families who own real estate in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, why ancillary probate is required in each state where property is located, and how differing probate rules across the three jurisdictions can increase costs and administrative burden. You’ll also discover practical estate planning strategies—such as revocable trusts, joint ownership, LLC structures, and more—that can help you avoid multi-state probate and ensure a smoother transition of your property to the next generation.
The intersection of real estate development and Native American land rights in New England presents a complex legal landscape shaped by centuries of federal Indian law, state-specific legislation, and ongoing tribal sovereignty issues.
Elder financial exploitation costs elderly Americans billions annually, prompting comprehensive legal frameworks across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Richard N. Sayer examines the essential components of succession planning for professional services firms, addressing both internal transitions and external sale opportunities.
by Adam H. Thayer, ESQ.Sayer, Regan & Thayer If you work in real estate long enough, you’ll run into the phrase “inspections are for informational purposes only” in a purchase and sales agreement. It sounds harmless — maybe even like a neat compromise between...
by Melissa L. Green, EsqSayer Regan & Thayer, LLP If you have created a trust that you intend to last for decades, choosing the right trustee is critical to ensuring the trust’s longevity and ultimate success. Initially, you may think that a family member (for...