Congress Passes Legislation That Will Enable Military Members to Name Special Needs Trusts as Beneficiaries of a Survivor Benefit Plan
On December 15, 2014, Congress passed the Disabled Military Child Protection Act which allows military families to protect their Survivor Benefit Plans (SBP) by allowing the benefits to be directed to a qualified special needs trust. If there are any funds left in the trust when the disabled beneficiary dies, the funds are paid back…
Legal Issues at the Intersection of Estate Planning and Elder Law
Clients in the retirement age bracket are sometimes referred to as the “Sandwich Generation” by the mainstream media. That is, they are caught between caring for their own children and, at the same time, providing care to their aging parents. This group of individuals has specific legal needs that should be addressed by an attorney…
Don’t Let Your Son or Daughter Leave for College Without Signing These Important Documents
Shortly after registering for school in another state, my niece became very ill and required hospitalization. A friend called my niece’s home and advised my sister-in-law of the name of the hospital where my niece had been admitted. When my sister-in-law called the hospital, they initially refused to give her any information about my niece….
FOREIGN BANK ACCOUNTS – JUNE 2014
A recent US District Court case was decided in favor ofthe IRS and imposed foreign account reporting obligationson a taxpayer that opened an account with an onlinepoker company. The online account was a foreign accountbecause the online poker company was a foreign company,and the account’s location was determined by the locationof the institution. The ruling…
The Benefits of a Revocable Living Trust
As an estate planning attorney, I am frequently asked by my clients with young children to describe the benefits of a revocable living trust as opposed to a simple will. Many people think that trusts are only for highly sophisticated estate plans and that the benefits of a trust do not apply to them. Others…
Going Smoke-Free: More Condominiums and Apartment Complexes are Banning Smoking in Homes
One unit owner complains about the smell of smoke infiltrating her unit and claims that it is aggravating her asthma. She wants the smoker stopped and is threatening suit against the condominium board if it fails to take action. The smoker claims he has a legal right to smoke inside his unit, and his rights…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Divorce
If you are contemplating divorce, make sure youfollow these rules to improve both the process andthe outcome.If you know others who are contemplating divorce,do them a big favor and share these rules with them.DO’S DONT’S
Help Fred Misilo Raise Money For The Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation.
Fletcher Tilton PC – Attorneys at Law is proud to announce that Attorney Fred Misilo will be running the Falmouth Road Race in honor of the Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation! The Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation is dedicated to promoting female empowerment through advocacy and education about gender equality and safety awareness. To learn more about the foundation and its…
Adam Ponte Celebrates Boston Business Journal 40 Under 40 Win.
The Fletcher Tilton team had a groovy time last night celebrating Adam Ponte’s 40 Under 40 honor with the Boston Business Journal at the Boston Harbor Hotel. The event recognized Boston based professionals who are excelling in their careers and their communities. Ponte humbly gave recognition to his team for their support. Congrats to Adam…