by Turco Legal | May 5, 2017 | Appeals, Equitable Distribution
In a recent case, the Massachusetts Appeals Court reviewed whether a testator may grant property while reserving to herself a power of appointment over the same property. Background: Skye v. Hession involved a testator who granted her home to her three daughters and...by Turco Legal | Feb 6, 2017 | Equitable Distribution
Darlene and Dave have been dating for a decade and cohabiting for most of that time. They bought a home a few years ago. The title was in Dave’s name due to Darlene’s credit history. Dave assured Darlene that they “owned the home together,” and Darlene has...by Turco Legal | Sep 26, 2016 | Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
Is a trust interest part of the marital estate? The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently answered this question in Pfannenstiehl v. Pfannenstiehl. In this important case, the court concluded that the distribution of a trust as “marital property”...| Cookie | Duration | Description |
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