Attorney Moira E. Tierney

Attorney Moira E. Tierney Moira specializes in divorce litigation, divorce mediation, custody, wills, trusts, estate planning,

Moira has been representing Massachusetts for numerous years. She specializes in divorce litigation, divorce mediation, custody, wills, trusts, estate planning, estate administration, guardianships and adoptions. Moira and her team of highly qualified professionals will ensure that your rights are protected and you receive the best advice possible.

01/13/2015

The death of a beloved parent can cause many concerns- and never more painfully than when there are young children with no other parent to go to. Arranging for their care is urgently important- and a good attorney can help family members who remain get the legal ability to do what needs to be done.

01/06/2015

It’s important to remember that you don’t have to handle all the aspects of your estate planning on your own. By working together to put together a will or trust that makes sense for your situation, you’ll gain the peace of mind that your loved ones will be taken care of after you’re gone without all the stress of trying to do it alone.

01/01/2015

When you have multiple children, you may wonder about the best and fairest way to divide your assets between them. We’re always here to help you evaluate your assets and their division.

12/30/2014

Many people believe, incorrectly, that a legal guardianship is the same as a foster care situation. In fact, foster care is temporary, and thus foster parents have fewer rights and responsibilities than a legal guardian (such as making decisions about schooling or healthcare).

12/25/2014

If you’ve spent a substantial portion of your life with someone, divorce can be a highly emotional experience. While we obviously want to cover as much ground as possible during our meetings, we’ll always understand if your emotions get the best of you.

12/23/2014

Was Robert Louis Stevenson joking or not? The author of "Treasure Island" had a lifelong friend who frequently complained about Christmas overshadowing her Dec. 25th birthday celebrations. In his will, Stevenson left his birthday - November 13 - to his close friend.

12/16/2014

It doesn’t matter what your net worth is—it’s important to have an estate plan prepared. This plan ensures that your family and financial goals are met after you die. As part of an estate plan, a will helps ensure your assets are distributed accordingly.

12/11/2014

It’s important to remember that your assets can be divided in ways you may not anticipate after your death. Putting a will or trust in place is the only way to ensure your wishes are followed.

12/09/2014

A guardian of an incapacitated adult will need to report any changes to the condition of their ward. This report should give specific information about health or financial issues, so that the court can act accordingly.

12/04/2014

If a child is under the age of 18, they will need to be assigned a legal guardian if the parents are deceased or are no longer able to care for the child. A legal guardian can be anyone over the age of 18, preferably a family member or friend.

12/02/2014

Are you concerned that your sibling won’t be comfortable with their child living with you after the reality of it sets in? Remember, obtaining legal guardianship can help you ensure that you’re able to act in the child’s best interest, even if that means disregarding the wishes of your sibling.

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New Bedford, MA
02740

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+15087173296

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