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05/07/2023

Happy almost Cinco de mayo
A day late

07/28/2022

Estate planning is all about protecting your loved ones and is important for everyone, no matter your age or wealth. Estate planning avoids taxes and legal tie-ups, and ensures funds are bequeathed as you wish. An estate plan appoints the right people to take care of your kids and even you if you're incapacitated.

Call Gallant & Ervin today and talk to our knowledgeable team about all your estate planning needs!

Estate planning addresses how a court of law will share or dispose of your property according to your wishes. But it doesn’t only take effect after your passing. You can also use an estate plan in decision-making when you’re incapacitated, either after an accident or a severe illness. Apart from...

04/14/2022

When it comes to dealing with insurance companies, it’s no surprise that they have a trick or two up their sleeve. It is common for them to try and devalue your claim for them to save money. Being aware, knowing your rights, and having a good attorney on your side who understands the law, are ways you can be sure you receive the best possible settlement. This article calls out some of the more common ways insurance adjusters will try to rattle you and decrease your claim.

It’s pretty common for insurance adjusters to try and devalue your claim to save their company money. It’s frustrating, but there are ways to fight back. First, know your rights. Second, make sure you have a good lawyer on your side who understands insurance law. The expert can help you get the ...

04/12/2022

Happy International Be Kind to Lawyers Day! Trust us, it’s a real thing! Celebrate today by thanking a lawyer who has helped you or who is in your life. (Don’t forget referrals are a great way to compliment a lawyer!) 😉

Lawyers have high-stress jobs, require a lot of schooling, and are one of the most popular punchlines to jokes, so be kind to the lawyers in your life.

03/23/2022

Preparing a trust or will by yourself can be a confusing and complex process. Hiring a will and estate lawyer can ensure that things go smoothly and can help avoid unnecessary complications or burdens that may occur in the future. If you are starting to think about will and estate planning, here is an article that outlines some benefits that come with hiring an attorney instead of taking on the task yourself.

Many people don’t take the task of preparing a will seriously. Hiring a lawyer for the matter is also out of the question for some. People prefer to rely on the easy online form they get as it’s cheaper than getting an estate lawyer. But is it beneficial? Can you sort your property and estate [....

03/17/2022

May this St. Patrick’s Day find you with green in your pocket and a little Spring in your step! 🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from your friends at Gallant & Ervin!

03/03/2022

Fitbit recall! Customers can check whether their Ionic watch is affected by checking the model number on the back of the device where the wrist band attaches. The following models are being recalled:
• Ionic FB503CPBU (Slate Blue/Burnt Orange)
• Ionic FB503GYBK (Charcoal/Smoke Gray)
• Ionic FB503WTGY (Blue Gray/Silver Gray)
• Ionic FB503WTNV (Adidas edition, Ink Blue & Ice Gray/Silver Gray)
The watches were sold at national retailers including Best Buy, Kohl’s and Target as well as online through Amazon.com and Fitbit.com between September 2017 and December 2021. Contact Fitbit to receive prepaid packaging to return recalled device for a $299 refund.

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/gadgets/fitbit-recalls-17-million-smartwatches-due-burn-risk-rcna18259

So far, the company has gotten 115 reports in the U.S. and 59 reports internationally of the lithium-ion battery in the Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch overheating.

02/10/2022

Although no one plans for it, divorce happens. People inevitably go through many changes in life and when you have a partner, those changes can either help bring you together or they can cause a divide. While divorce has a universal negative connotation, it does not always have to be such a disaster. Sometimes divorce is the best decision for everyone involved and there are ways to help make sure it goes fairly and smoothly.

Trust is the basis of every marriage, a sacred promise of spending a lifetime together. However, over time, it’s inevitable for the relationship to change. While some blossom into a more comfortable and loving relationship, others drift apart. Most people associate divorce with negative thoughts a...

02/09/2022

Copyright refers to the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute a creative work to the owner. As opposed to a trademark that protects a phrase or a design and a patent that protects a technical invention, a copyright protects creative works such as a literary, musical, or artistic work.
As with most things, this leave room for dispute when a copyright-protected material is used or produced without permission from the owner. There are many copyright infringement disputes that go down in history, here are a few that you may know.

In keeping with this month’s Intellectual Property spotlight, Lawyer Monthly is taking a look at some of the most famous copyright cases ever.

01/21/2022

Witnessing a car accident can be a scary thing! However, you could be very important to a person involved if you saw what happened and can provide a statement to police and possibly an attorney if they decide to file a claim.

Here’s a helpful guide to make sure you are safe and knowledgeable if you are ever in this type of situation.

If you witness a car accident, it’s essential to maintain your composure even though the event can be traumatic. The steps you should take will depend on how severe the…

12/31/2021

To all our friends and family, may this coming year bring you love, peace, and empowerment. Wishing you and all of your loved one’s health and happiness in the new year!

12/22/2021

Any last minute shoppers out there?

Here's what you need to know about what's open and closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day!

Here's what you need to know about what's open and closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day in Massachusetts.