Legacy Newsletter – Volume 26, Issue 1
We’re excited to share the latest issue of our Legacy Newsletter from the Trust and Estate team at Fletcher Tilton. Inside, you’ll find helpful information, timely updates, and ideas to make sure your plans—and your legacy—are protected for the future. We hope you enjoy this issue and find it both informative and easy to read.
Congratulations to Tricia Koss for being selected as a 2026 Business Transaction “Go To Lawyer” honoree
Congratulations to Tricia L. Koss for being selected as a 2026 Business Transaction “Go To Lawyer” honoree by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. This recognition reflects Tricia’s deep experience and steady guidance across a wide range of transactional and general business matters, including corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial financings, and real estate transactions. Her continued recognition as…
Congratulations to Kerry Gorham
We are proud to share that Kerry Gorham, Transactional Practice Group Manager at Fletcher Tilton PC, has been named a 2026 Excellence in Law Honoree by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for Paralegal Work. Kerry’s recognition is a testament to her outstanding leadership, deep expertise in commercial lending and real estate, and unwavering commitment to excellence. For…
Congratulations to Attorney Elisabeth Finn
Congratulations to associate Elisabeth Finn on being named an Up & Coming Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as part of its Excellence in Law honors. Liz is a valued member of our Litigation team, known for her strong advocacy, sound judgment, and collaborative approach. We are proud to see her work and dedication recognized and…
Introduction to Government Benefits
Today’s cost of residential support, habilitation and vocational programs are increasing at such a rate that it is seldom possible for the average family to leave sufficient funds to care for a member with a disability’s care. For most families with a family with a disability, one of the primary goals of estate planning is…
Attorney Mike Brangwynne Admitted to Maine Bar
Congratulations to attorney Michael Brangwynne on being admitted to the Maine Bar! An Officer in our Boston office, Mike focuses his practice on complex commercial and tort litigation, representing businesses and individuals in matters involving construction, real estate development, zoning, closely held businesses, and high-stakes tort disputes. We’re proud to see him expand his ability…
Government Benefits for Persons Who Are Disabled
The purpose of this handout is to provide you with information about government benefits that will be helpful to you and your lawyer in planning for your child’s or family member’s future. In addition to trust and estate planning skills, your lawyer needs to understand the problems of disabling conditions, the interests of the person with…
ABLE Program Launched in MA: The Attainable Savings Plan?
The Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 (known as the ABLE Act) was signed into law by President Obama on December 16, 2014. The ABLE Act amended the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and to make technical corrections to the IRS code. This legislation, which…