Employers must issue Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, to employees by January 31st, so you should have received yours by now. But have you ever actually stopped to look at your W-2? And do you know what it all means? Your W-2 is an important tax document and understanding the amounts reported on the form […]
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When Does the Statute of Repose Begin to Run in Phased Development Projects?
The Massachusetts Statute of Repose requires litigants to assert within six years all tort claims arising out of the design, construction, or administration of improvements to real property. The Statute begins to run upon the earlier of: (1) the opening of the improvement to use; and (2) substantial completion and the owner’s taking of possession. […]
ABA Reminds Us to Play Nice When Lawyers Leave
Erin Higgins and Thomas Peisch authored the article “ABA Reminds Us to Play Nice When Lawyers Leave,” which was published by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on February 3, 2020. The article provides an overview of the ethical dilemmas surrounding the departure of a partner. Read the full article below. Reprinted with permission from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Estate Plan
By Conn Kavanaugh
Erin Higgins Named a Chair of WBA 2020 Women’s Leadership Initiative
Erin Higgins is a chair of the 2020 Women’s Bar Association Women’s Leadership Initiative. The program brings together senior women attorneys and up and coming stars of the legal profession for leadership development and mentoring. It is designed to provide participants with large-scale networking, group mentoring, and one-on-one career development opportunities. To learn more about the Women’s […]
“Bringing Death & Taxes to Life” – Radio Entrepreneurs Podcast
Jennifer Taddeo appeared on the Radio Entrepreneurs podcast on January 6, 2020. The episode, titled “Bringing Death & Taxes to Life,” gives an overview of Jennifer’s practice at Conn Kavanaugh advising individuals, families, fiduciaries, entrepreneurs and business owners in the areas of estate planning, tax planning, business succession planning, trust and estate administration, elder law and […]
Important Changes in Retirement Planning
The holiday season is always a busy and eventful time, so you may have missed a new law that can impact how you plan for your retirement assets. On December 20, 2019, as part of a more comprehensive appropriations act, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (“SECURE”) Act was passed. In addition to updating […]
To Gift or Not to Gift?
‘Tis the season of giving, and while it is often difficult to find that perfect present for a friend or loved one, gifting as part of your estate plan can be an effective way to pass assets to the next generation. You may have heard that you can make gifts to individuals up to a […]
What to Consider as an Organ Donor
When you meet with your estate planning attorney, it can be a time for some challenging but important conversations. We talk – and make decisions – about death and taxes, but we often leave you with more to consider as well. Organ donation is one such area. Most of us don’t think about organ donation […]
Types of Tenancies for Home Ownership
Your home is a unique asset – the center of your family life and an important financial asset. When you bought your home, you may remember signing a deed, but do you remember what it says? Often, due to the excitement and stress of purchasing a home, and the small library of papers signed at […]