Attorneys at Law
When it comes to establishing wills and estate plans, older Americans outpace their younger counterparts. Still, according to survey data, a significant number of people between 53 and 71, lack any type of estate plan. Although managing these details can seem daunting, and even depressing, the task becomes far less unpleasant with proper understanding andRead More
It’s an unfortunate fact that seniors can be prime targets for financial abuse and scams. Sadly, the elderly are often taken advantage of by strangers — and sometimes even their own family members. That’s why it’s important that planning is in place to help seniors protect themselves and their assets. As we age, it canRead More
As an attorney practicing family law exclusively for the majority of my career, I have grown to appreciate the importance of the fit between a client’s personality and the lawyer’s style. The decision to divorce or separate is often one of the most traumatic and difficult choices a person makes in a lifetime, and findingRead More
Thanks to two Maine statutes, contractors in Maine can greatly increase their ability to get paid for their work by adhering to rather simple procedures. With limited exceptions, Maine’s Prompt Payment Act gives contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers the ability to recover not only sums owed to them, but also statutory interest, penalties, and attorney’s fees.Read More
On December 20, 2018, Pres. Trump signed into law the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (the “2018 Farm Bill”). The new law provides important agricultural and nutritional policy extensions for five years. The most interesting changes involve the cannabis plant, and its potentially significant impact on the application for and registration of trademarks used inRead More
You may have read the news that on April 12, 2019, Maine enacted a new law called “An Act Regarding Pay Equality.” You can read the short law here. Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Vermont actually already have similar laws. What you need to know about the law is that it is now illegal in Maine forRead More
Every person over the age of eighteen should consider having a financial power of attorney. A “financial” power of attorney allows you to choose another individual, your “agent”, whom you trust, to handle your finances for you. If you become temporarily or permanently incapacitated in the future, your agent can help you pay your bills,Read More
The term Intellectual Property is a specialized area of law that has been defined in numerous ways. In essence, the term refers to a creative work that is manifested in a tangible form which is subject to protection by law. These “intangible interests” can be the most valuable business assets of a company which canRead More
Be honest: when you saw the word, “millennial” in the title of this article, did you roll your eyes? You’re not alone. Many employers’ first reaction to “millennials” is that they are “lazy,” “entitled,” and generally annoying to deal with. But, this little workplace problem isn’t going away. According to Forbes Magazine, by 2025 millennialsRead More
Rights of way and easements are common in Maine. We probably all know someone who accesses their property or property rights by travelling over someone else’s land by way of an easement. If your property is set back from a main road, you might have an easement for your driveway to access your land. Or,Read More
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