Estate Planning Scams To Avoid

Estate Planning Scams To Avoid

Why Estate Planning Scams Are a Growing Concern Estate planning often involves significant financial decisions, making it an attractive target for scammers. Fraudsters may exploit people’s desire to protect loved ones, preserve assets, support charitable causes,...
Poly and Queer 101

Poly and Queer 101

At DangerLaw, LLC, we are proud to serve underserved communities. As a queer polyamorous lawyer, I am excited to work with non-traditional families and help them understand and protect their polyamorous legal rights in Massachusetts. This article, is the first in a...
Do I Really Need a Will?

Do I Really Need a Will?

Yes — most adults benefit from having a Will because it gives you control over who inherits your assets, who manages your estate, and who cares for your minor children. Without one, Massachusetts intestacy laws make these decisions for you, which may not reflect your...
Are Cohabitation Agreements Legally Binding?

Are Cohabitation Agreements Legally Binding?

Massachusetts does not recognize property rights under the law for unmarried people who live together. These rights are known in other jurisdictions as palimony, combining “pal” and “alimony.” Fortunately, Massachusetts does recognize the rights of cohabiting adults...
Family By Choice

Family By Choice

“All to my spouse, then in equal shares to my children,” or “all to my children in equal shares.” This is a common set of instructions we estate planners see with our clients. What if we don’t have a spouse, or children? What if we don’t have siblings, or aren’t...