Lane, Lane & Kelly, LLP

06/15/2026

When a loved one passes away, handling their fi****ms is not as simple as distributing other personal belongings. Massachusetts has strict laws governing firearm possession, transfers, and inheritance, making it important for families and Personal Representatives to understand their legal responsibilities.

Fi****ms should be secured immediately and transferred only in compliance with state and federal law.

Read our latest legal blog to understand how to account for fi****ms in your estate plan, learn the key steps to take when someone dies owning fi****ms in Massachusetts, and how to avoid costly mistakes during estate administration.

📖 Read more: https://llklaw.com/legal-blog/what-to-do-when-someone-dies-with-fi****ms-in-massachusetts

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Learn how to handle fi****ms after a loved one's death in Massachusetts, ensuring legal compliance and safety for all involved.

06/11/2026

🏆 Help LLK Law Earn Another Community Choice Award! 🏆

For decades, we have been honored to serve families and businesses throughout the South Shore, and with your support, we've proudly been recognized as a top law firm in the area for several years. Now, we need your help again as we look to once again claim the top spot!

Please take a moment to nominate Lane, Lane & Kelly, LLP for the Best Law Firm in the 2026 South Shore Community's Choice Awards. Nominations are open through June 22, 2026, and you can submit a nomination once per day during the nomination period.

👉 Nominate us here: under the Services -> Law Firm Category
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Your nomination helps us continue our tradition of excellence in estate planning, probate, real estate, business law, and zoning services across the South Shore and Greater Boston area.

Thank you for your trust, your support, and for allowing us to be part of your family's and business' journey. We truly appreciate every nomination!

06/10/2026

🏡 Do You Need a Trust in Massachusetts? 📜

For most individuals and married couples, the answer is yes.

Many people assume that having a simple Will is enough. In reality, a Will alone typically does not avoid probate, and can still lead to unnecessary costs, delays, headaches, and disputes when it comes to the administration of your estate.

A properly drafted and funded Trust can help your family avoid the probate process, maintain privacy, plan for incapacity, protect your minor or adult children, address Massachusetts estate tax implications, and potentially protect your assets from a future MassHealth estate recovery lien.

Our latest blog explains:

✔️ How trusts can help avoid probate in Massachusetts

✔️ The role trusts can play in estate tax planning

✔️ Asset protection considerations for families and business owners

✔️ Common mistakes that can undermine an otherwise sound estate plan

✔️ Why a trust may be one of the most valuable estate planning tools available to Massachusetts residents

If you own a home, have children, operate a business, or want greater control over how your assets are managed and distributed, incorporating a Trust into your estate planning is essential. Most people assume Trust planning is only for the wealthy and super-wealthy, but this couldn't be further from the truth.

Read the full article here: https://llklaw.com/legal-blog/why-you-need-a-trust-in-massachusetts-probate-avoidance-estate-tax-planning-and-asset-protection

Discover why Massachusetts residents should consider a Trust for probate avoidance, estate tax planning, and asset protection to secure their legacy.

06/09/2026

What an incredible day out on the course! ⛳ 🏌‍♂️Thank you to the Joe Andruzzi Foundation for hosting another tremendous event! We are honored to support JAF as a proud sponsor of their mission which aids cancer patients and their familes across all of New England.

Thank you to everyone who made the day such a success! 💙

05/08/2026

Many of our client's throughout the estate planning process express a similar concern, "What if one of my children receiving my assets gets divorced?"

This is a valid concern, and while the possibility of your child getting divorced is completely out of your control, taking proactive measures to protect their inheritance in such a case is not. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒 🔒

In Massachusetts, it is possible for inherited assets to be susceptible to equitable division during a divorce proceeding. However, through strategic estate planning, the use of a properly structured Trust is one of the most effective ways to protect a child’s inheritance from divorce. 🪙

Read our latest legal blog to better understand how our Attorneys can help you safeguard your children’s inheritance and keep your legacy in the right hands for generations to come: https://llklaw.com/legal-blog/how-to-protect-your-childrens-inheritance-from-divorce-in-massachusetts

Learn how to safeguard your children's inheritance from divorce in Massachusetts through effective estate planning strategies and trust structures.

05/06/2026

Come check out our recently updated conference room and lobby at our Braintree office, conveniently located at 836 Washington Street. 🏢❗️

Created with our clients comfort in mind to provide you with the best possible experience anytime you meet with an Attorney at our office! ⚖️

04/17/2026

Lane, Lane & Kelly would like to congratulate all of the runners who will be participating in the 130th Boston Marathon on Monday! Your dedication and continued support of such meaningful causes is truly inspiring! 🏃‍♀️🏅

Please note, our office will be closed on Marathon Monday, April 20, as we join in celebrating this iconic Massachusetts tradition. Enjoy the day, stay safe, and we’ll see you back in the office on Tuesday! 💙💛

04/14/2026

Simultaneous Deaths and Estate Planning: What happens if both spouses pass away at the same time? 👨‍👩‍👦

It’s a rare scenario, but one that can create major complications without proper planning.

This can impact everything from jointly owned property to beneficiary designations, as well as probate administration concerns that may lead to unintended outcomes if your estate plan isn’t structured correctly. 📜

In our most recent legal blog, we discuss the Massachusetts “simultaneous death” statute, and what you need to be aware of to protect your loved ones.

Read the full legal blog here👉 https://llklaw.com/legal-blog/massachusetts-simultaneous-death-laws-what-happens-if-you-and-your-spouse-die-at-the-same-time

Learn how Massachusetts Simultaneous Death Laws affect estate planning and how to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes.

04/01/2026

For all of your estate planning, probate, and real estate conveyancing needs, contact the Attorneys at Lane, Lane & Kelly, LLP today to get started! 🏠

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03/26/2026

Estate planning is of vital importance for parents with minor children. When it comes to distributions for their children, parents often state they want things to be split up "equally." 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

However, when building out your estate plan, “equal” doesn’t always mean “equitable.” ⚖️

A pot trust structure allows parents to keep assets in one shared fund and give a trustee the flexibility to distribute money based on each child’s individual needs. This ensures that your trustee can account for each child's station in life and unique circumstances, and make distributions as needed for each child's health, education, medical expenses, general support, or unexpected life events. 🪙

It’s a smart way to ensure your children are supported in the same way that you would support them if you were still alive.

Read our latest legal blog to better understand how a pot trust can protect and provide for your family: https://llklaw.com/legal-blog/why-parents-should-consider-a-pot-trust-structure-for-minor-children

Consider a pot trust for flexible and fair asset distribution to your minor children in your estate plan to ensure they are adequately cared for.