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901 Eastern Ave Suite 2 Fall River, MA 02723» view map
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At the Botelho Law Group we have several attorneys, with different specializations; to help your case’s individual needs.

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  University of Massachusetts School of Law, J.D. 2000
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James Duffy

Complex Litigation, Trusts, Estate, Contract, Products Liability

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 9 Years

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12 Ashcroft Street, Auburn, MA 01501

Alicia M. O'Connell

Real Estate, Trusts, Estate, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 16 Years

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425 Pakachoag Street, Auburn, MA 01501

Kevin D. Quinlan

Lawsuit & Dispute, Trusts, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 19 Years

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168 Walnut Street, Douglas, MA 01516

Michael D. Gorman

Trusts, Elder Law, Insurance, Bankruptcy

Status: In Good Standing

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800 Main Street, Holden, MA 01520

Dale R. Kiley

Complex Litigation, Trusts, Estate, Contract, Products Liability

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 10 Years

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12 Mad Brook Rd, North Brookfield, MA 01535

Kelly Marie Caputo

Trusts, Estate

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 12 Years

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268 Maple Ave, Rutland, MA 01543

Kelly Marie Caputo

Trusts, Estate

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 12 Years

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268 Maple Ave, Rutland, MA 01543

David L. Taylor

Lawsuit, Trusts, Estate, Bankruptcy

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 54 Years

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141 Kendall Hill Road, Sterling, MA 01564

David L. Taylor

Estate, Trusts, Non-profit

Status: In Good Standing

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141 Kendall Hill Road, Sterling, MA 01564

Nicholas G. Kaltsas

Immigration, Trusts, Elder Law, Civil & Human Rights

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 37 Years

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13 Tideswell Lane, Worcester, MA 01609

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SUMMARY PROBATE

A relatively simple probate proceeding available for 'small estates,' as that term is defined by state law. Every state's definition is different, and many are ... (more...)

A relatively simple probate proceeding available for 'small estates,' as that term is defined by state law. Every state's definition is different, and many are complicated, but a few examples include estates worth up to $100,000 in California; New York estates where property, excluding real estate and amounts that must be set aside for surviving family members, is worth $20,000 or less; and Texas estates where the value of property doesn't exceed what is needed to pay a family allowance and certain creditors.

RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES

An exceedingly complex legal doctrine that limits the amount of time that property can be controlled after death by a person's instructions in a will. For examp... (more...)

An exceedingly complex legal doctrine that limits the amount of time that property can be controlled after death by a person's instructions in a will. For example, a person would not be allowed to leave property to her husband for his life, then to her children for their lives, then to her grandchildren. The gift would potentially go to the grandchildren at a point too remote in time.

QDOT TRUST

A trust used to postpone estate tax when more than the amount of the personal federal estate tax exemption is left to a non-U.S. citizen spouse by the other spo... (more...)

A trust used to postpone estate tax when more than the amount of the personal federal estate tax exemption is left to a non-U.S. citizen spouse by the other spouse. QDOT stands for qualified domestic trust.

SPECIFIC BEQUEST

A specific item of property that is left to a named beneficiary under a will. If the person who made the will no longer owns the property when he dies, the bequ... (more...)

A specific item of property that is left to a named beneficiary under a will. If the person who made the will no longer owns the property when he dies, the bequest fails. In other words, the beneficiary cannot substitute a similar item in the estate. Example: If John leaves his 1954 Mercedes to Patti, and when John dies the 1954 Mercedes is long gone, Patti doesn't receive John's current car or the cash equivalent of the Mercedes. See ademption.

ESTATE PLANNING

The art of continuing to prosper when you're alive, and passing your property to your loved ones with a minimum of fuss and expense after you die. Planning your... (more...)

The art of continuing to prosper when you're alive, and passing your property to your loved ones with a minimum of fuss and expense after you die. Planning your estate may involve making a will, living trust, healthcare directives, durable power of attorney for finances or other documents.

DISCHARGE (OF PROBATE ADMINISTRATOR)

A court order releasing the administrator or executor from any further duties connected with the probate of an estate. This typically occurs when the duties hav... (more...)

A court order releasing the administrator or executor from any further duties connected with the probate of an estate. This typically occurs when the duties have been completed but may happen sooner if the executor or administrator wishes to withdraw or is dismissed.

EXECUTOR

The person named in a will to handle the property of someone who has died. The executor collects the property, pays debts and taxes, and then distributes what's... (more...)

The person named in a will to handle the property of someone who has died. The executor collects the property, pays debts and taxes, and then distributes what's left, as specified in the will. The executor also handles any probate court proceedings and notifies people and organizations of the death. Also called personal representatives.

PER STIRPES

Under a will, a method of determining who inherits property when a joint beneficiary has died before the willmaker, leaving living children of his or her own. F... (more...)

Under a will, a method of determining who inherits property when a joint beneficiary has died before the willmaker, leaving living children of his or her own. For example, Fred leaves his house jointly to his son Alan and his daughter Julie. But Alan dies before Fred, leaving two young children. If Fred's will states that heirs of a deceased beneficiary are to receive the property 'per stirpes,' Julie will receive one-half of the property, and Alan's two children will share his half in equal shares (through Alan by right of representation). If, on the other hand, Fred's will states that the property is to be divided per capita, Julie and the two grandchildren will each take a third.

TRUSTEE

The person who manages assets owned by a trust under the terms of the trust document. A trustee's purpose is to safeguard the trust and distribute trust income ... (more...)

The person who manages assets owned by a trust under the terms of the trust document. A trustee's purpose is to safeguard the trust and distribute trust income or principal as directed in the trust document. With a simple probate-avoidance living trust, the person who creates the trust is also the trustee.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

O'CONNOR v. Redstone

... Michael). The plaintiffs are Michael and the current trustees of three trusts that once held shares in NAI for the benefit of Sumner's and Edward's children. ... individually. Edward denied that any such oral trusts had been established. [8]. ...

BINDMAN v. Parker

... Trustees of two qualified personal residence trusts (QPRTs) commenced these actions in the Probate and Family Court, seeking reformation of the trusts to correct drafting errors that they claimed frustrated the settlors' intent to reduce their estate and gift tax liabilities. ...

Fierst v. Laird

... Deborah L. Anderson & Sarah T. Connolly for the plaintiffs. The trustees of three related trusts commenced this action in the county court requesting a declaration that the trusts contain certain scrivener's errors. They also request reformation of the trusts. ...

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SUMMARY PROBATE

RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES

QDOT TRUST

SPECIFIC BEQUEST

ESTATE PLANNING

DISCHARGE (OF PROBATE ADMINISTRATOR)

EXECUTOR

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SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

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BINDMAN v. Parker

Fierst v. Laird

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