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Partition Actions in Rhode Island: What Happens When Co-Owners Cannot Agree on Selling Property?
A co-owner with a small fractional interest can bring an ownership dispute into Rhode Island Superior Court even when every other owner wants to keep the property. Joint ownership does not give one person an indefinite veto over another owner’s right to separate from the real estate. When negotiation fails, a partition action asks the court to... Learn more
Massachusetts State Lottery winner: Who won $15 million prize off of scratch-off ticket sold at 7-Eleven? Here’s why name won’t be released
Full Article The winner of a $15 million Massachusetts State Lottery prize has been announced but the full name won’t be released. The lottery announced the Bonzo Family Revocable Trust 2022 of Cranston, Rhode Island has claimed the first $15 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “15,000,000 Money Maker” instant... Learn more
$15 million prize won on ticket sold in Fall River
Bonzo Family Revocable Trust 2022 of Cranston, RI has claimed the first $15 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery's "15,000,000 Money Maker" instant ticket game. The trust, represented by trustee Stephen Levesque, Esq., opted to receive its prize in the form of a one-time payment of $9,750,000 (before taxes). The winning... Learn more
Tips for Solving Land Disputes
Even when real estate boundaries are well established, land disputes between neighbors are common. These disputes can become aggressive quickly, so it’s important to have a plan in place and an attorney to contact as quickly as possible. Here are a few tips for navigating and solving land disputes with neighbors. Learn all the Facts If a land... Learn more
What Real Estate Agents Should Know About Closing Houses
Real estate agents have a lot to worry about in their day-to-day jobs. Whether they’re working for the buyer or the seller, the client’s concerns are usually enough to keep a real estate agent occupied. When it comes time to close, there is nothing worse than seeing a sale evaporate because of legal problems. Working with a good real estate... Learn more
The Benefits of Having Trusts and Wills
According to Forbes, over half of all Americans don’t have even a basic estate plan in place. Although most people probably don’t think of making plans for their assets after death a priority, it’s an important consideration for adults of all ages and stages of life. An experienced estate planning attorney can help clients understand and... Learn more
Understanding the Different Types of Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy can be a viable solution for helping individuals and businesses eliminate or restructure debts that they can’t afford to repay. However, there are consequences. A bankruptcy can remain on credit reports for up to a decade, which makes getting a loan difficult. For some, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks, but it’s important to... Learn more
What are the Most Common Types of Trusts?
Trusts are an integral part of estate planning for many individuals. Understanding the most common types of trusts offers insight into how these tools can be used to provide for future generations. Revocable Trusts With a revocable trust, the person who creates the trusts retains full control over the assets therein. He or she has complete... Learn more