A gift is a transfer of property to a person or entity (the “donee”) when the person making the gift (the “donor”) does not receive a good (e.g., a car) or a service (e.g., landscaping) of equal value in return. For gift tax purposes, a donor is allowed to gift up to the annual gift […]
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The 16th edition of Best Law Firms continues to set the standard for excellence in the legal industry. Serving as a trusted benchmark, it provides a comprehensive guide to the top-performing firms across 127 practice areas and 188 local jurisdictions. The rankings are the result of a rigorous evaluation process that blends client feedback, peer […]
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Congratulations to David Fine and Betsy Landry who have been selected to the inaugural class of MA Lawyers Weekly Legal Luminaries, a new program celebrating legal professionals who have shaped the community and advanced the practice of law across central Massachusetts. MLW will host a special event at Worcester’s Union Station next month to recognize […]
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On October 22, 2025, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (the “Court”) determined in Nunez v. Syncsort Inc.[1], that retention bonuses are not classified as “wages” under M.G.L. c. 149, § 148, the Massachusetts Wage Act. The Court instead held that retention bonuses are a form of additional, contingent compensation outside the scope of the Wage […]
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Mirick is pleased to announce that we represented a group of medical professionals in their successful acquisition of Distraction Brewing Co., a craft brewery located in Roslindale. This unique transaction highlights the entrepreneurial spirit of our clients as they transition from healthcare to the craft beverage industry. Attorneys Zach Luczyk and Jeff Swaim provided comprehensive […]
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This article explains why you may want to pre-pay for your funeral, how to do so, and considerations if you apply for MassHealth long-term care benefits in the future. There are benefits to pre-paying your funeral costs. First, and perhaps most importantly, it ensures that your wishes are honored. In a pre-need funeral contract, you […]
Attorneys Patricia Davidson and John Silva will present a Probate, Trust & Fiduciary Litigation Seminar at the Barnstable Probate and Family Court on Wednesday, October 29th. Their presentation will focus on strategies for preventing, settling and litigating common inter-family disputes. RSVP to eganley@miricklaw.com or 508.860.1542. […]
Mirick is proud to announce that 18 attorneys were selected as Super Lawyers 2025 and an additional six attorneys were named as 2025 Massachusetts Rising Stars! Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. 2025 Super Lawyers Super Lawyers is […]
Your will is the backbone of a strong, adaptable estate plan that ensures what you leave behind goes to your selected beneficiaries. Attorney Jared Madison offers his thoughts on maintaining an updated estate plan in his article Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way: Your Assets will be Distributed as You Wish recently published on […]
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Congratulations to Attorney Patricia Davidson who has been selected among Worcester Business Journal’s Outstanding Women in Business for 2025! As a partner, head of the firm’s Probate, Trust and Fiduciary Litigation Team and a member of the Business and General Litigation Team, she is well known throughout the Commonwealth. She is also very active in […]