‘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 […]
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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 […]
ERISA Class Action Plaintiffs Not Entitled to Jury
Johanna L. Matloff was quoted in the article “ERISA class action plaintiffs not entitled to jury,” which was published by New England In-House on November 25, 2019. The article provides an overview of a class-action suit brought by plaintiffs accusing a former employer of breaching its fiduciary duties by mismanaging its employee retirement plan and were […]
The Law at Work – “White Collar” Exemption Salary Level Increase
Mary ‘Beth’ O’Neal authored an article for “The Law @ Work” as part of Cape & Plymouth Business Magazine. The article discusses a final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor to expand worker eligibility for overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Read the article, originally published by Cape & Plymouth Business Magazine, […]
All Rise 2018: A Message from the Chair, Carol A. Starkey
I wanted to write all of you who attended Suffolk University Law School’s event last Thursday evening, November 15th, entitled “All Rise: Uniting to Advance Women and the Future of Law,” to thank you all so very much for your attendance and sponsorship. I also sincerely appreciate the warm notes of support from those who […]
How to Own Your Vacation Home
Do you own a vacation home? If yes, do you own it alone or with others? Are you thinking of buying a vacation home? Will you be inheriting a vacation home? Many of us fall in love with an existing vacation spot or the vacation home that has been enjoyed by family over a long […]
Conn Kavanaugh Ranked In 2020 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
Conn Kavanaugh received two national rankings and seven metropolitan rankings, including six first-tier rankings in Boston, in the 2020 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” Each year, U.S. News – Best Lawyers releases an online publication listing all of the rankings in all tiers. The first-tier national and metropolitan rankings are also published […]
Don’t Forget Asset Ownership When Evaluating Your Estate Plan
So, you’ve signed your estate planning documents. Nice work. But don’t forget that just having a Will and Trust is not enough. How you own your assets is an essential part of the equation, and should be reviewed to ensure that your plan works effectively and that assets pass to your intended beneficiaries. This is […]
24 Conn Kavanaugh Attorneys Named 2019 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Conn Kavanaugh is pleased to announce that 13 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 11 attorneys have been named Rising Stars for 2019. The recipients will appear in New England Super Lawyers Magazine, which will be a supplement of the November issue of Boston Magazine. Super Lawyers is a service of Thomson Reuters legal division which compiles a list of […]