Find Your Bearings: A community seminar on wills, estates and trusts

Not sure what you need when it comes to wills, estates and trusts? You’re not alone! Join Trusts & Estates Attorney Robert Mascali along with Dave Malone of Martha’s Vineyard Investment Advisors and Eve Vincent of Martha’s Vineyard Bank for a community seminar, Find Your Bearings, on Wednesday, June 17, at Falmouth’s Coonamessett Inn. The […]

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Getting Your House in Order: Key Considerations in Estate, Housing and Healthcare Planning for Retirement

Making informed decisions about housing, estate planning, and healthcare is essential to building a secure and flexible retirement. During an interactive program at Nantucket’s Saltmarsh Senior Center on June 9th at 1:15 p.m., trusts and estates attorney Robert Mascali will join and retirement specialist Bob Tranchell to discuss how these important areas work together and […]

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Liz Newton to present Estate Planning for Blended Families in June

Attorney Elizabeth Newton will present Estate Planning for Blended Families at several local senior centers throughout the month of June. The presentation will address the unique challenges and considerations that arise when planning for families with stepchildren, remarriages, and complex family dynamics. Call each center directly to reserve your seat. […]

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Qualified Small Business Stock – New Enhanced Tax Benefits Under IRC §1202

This article was subsequently republished in the July 2026 edition of the GGI Global Alliance Insider newsletter. Mirick is proud to be a member of GGI Global Alliance, a worldwide alliance of well-established and experienced accounting, consulting, and law firms that are committed to providing clients with solutions for their international business requirements. In our […]

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Grace Roessler to present MCLE Navigating Pro Se Adversaries program

The steep rise of pro se litigants—individuals who seek to represent themselves in court—requires lawyers to adjust their litigation approaches to account for the pro se litigant’s general unfamiliarity with court procedure, filings, discovery, and evidentiary rules. Attorney Grace Roessler will present Navigating Pro Se Adversaries, a live Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE) webcast […]

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Peter Hamilton named to NECC President’s Council

Congratulations to Attorney Peter J. Hamilton who has been named to the President’s Council for The New England Center for Children. With a mission to empower those with autism through comprehensive care, education and research, NECC serves both day and residential students with autism at its Southborough campus, while maintaining a global presence through its […]

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Understanding Revocable Trusts

A revocable trust — sometimes called a “living trust” — is a practical tool that can benefit people in many different financial situations.  Think of a revocable trust as a container created during life to hold your assets (e.g., real estate, bank accounts, investments). During the grantor’s (the trust’s creator) lifetime, the grantor remains in […]

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Estate Planning for Blended & Nontraditional Families – a Live Webinar

Today’s families often fall outside traditional legal assumptions, which can complicate inheritance, estate planning, and end-of-life decision-making. Join Attorneys Patricia Davidson and Jennifer Flanagan for a live MCLE webinar on May 27. They will explore estate planning for the many types of families that estate planning attorneys encounter in their practices, and considers planning strategies […]

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Attorney Allen Falke named Mass Lawyers Weekly ‘Go To’ Lawyer for Taxation

Congratulations to Attorney Allen Falke who was selected as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly‘s ‘Go To’ Lawyers for Taxation for 2026. A skilled attorney with prior experience as a certified public accountant, Allen is uniquely entrenched in tax law. He serves as Practice Group Leader of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Team and is a […]

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Responding to MCAD and EEOC Charges: Best Practices for Massachusetts Employers

For Massachusetts employers, receiving a Charge of Discrimination from the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) and/or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) can be an unsettling experience.  Beyond the legal exposure, these Charges can disrupt operations, damage morale, and create significant financial risk if not handled strategically from the outset.  Considering these realities, employers are […]

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