(Southport, June 2023) — Butler Tibbetts, a leading law firm known for guiding clients through their most vulnerable moments in business and in life, recently announced that Aaron Arias has joined the firm as a litigation associate. Aaron strengthens the firm’s well-rounded and agile litigation team with experience in a range of complex civil litigation matters. His addition bolsters the firm’s focus on providing customized client solutions to resolve disputes and create positive outcomes.
Elder Law and Guardianships: Protecting Your Loved Ones’ Future
When a loved one is aging, unexpected decisions and legal considerations can arise. When planning ahead, it’s essential to think about the unique legal needs of older adults. Elder law is a specialized field that covers legal issues like medical decisions, long term care, and financial and estate planning. Another key component of elder law is guardianships, a legal process that can safeguard the rights and interests of elderly people who can no longer make decisions for themselves.
Asset Protection 101: What You Need to Know
You’ve worked hard to build wealth and provide for yourself and your loved ones. The next step on your to-do list? Developing a strategic asset protection plan to safeguard your assets from potential risks. For business owners, real estate investors, and other high net worth individuals, risks such as lawsuits, creditors, and bankruptcy can threaten your investments.
McBride to present on Rahimi decision for the American Bar Association
On May 18, Partner Meredith F. McBride will present on the implications of the Rahimi decision for the American Bar Association. The webinar will serve as continuing legal education on a rapidly evolving field of law governing the Second Amendment in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Bruen in 2022 and apply it specifically to how the Rahimi case will impact the practice of legal aid and family law.
Is Establishing a Living Trust Right for You?
Estate planning is a complex and important process to proactively engage in as you age. It involves developing a plan for how your assets will be distributed after you pass away — and what that will look like varies widely from person to person.
Refinancing Your Mortgage in 2023
With interest rates steadily on the rise, refinancing a mortgage right now may seem counterintuitive. However, many property owners will find significant short-term and long-term benefits to refinancing, even as rates continue to creep up.
Your Guide to Entering a Purchase and Sale Contract
Whether you’re buying a commercial or residential property, understanding the paperwork involved will allow you to protect yourself and your assets throughout the process.
Top Questions to Ask Your Divorce Lawyer
The initiation of divorce proceedings is a daunting task, and the first meeting with a divorce lawyer can feel vulnerable and overwhelming.
Anatomy of Divorce: A Step-By-Step Summary
The divorce process will vary based on state and individual circumstances, yet some basic elements are nearly universal.
Butler Tibbetts Partner Meredith McBride Authors Article on Collaborative Law for American Bar Association
Butler Tibbetts Partner Meredith McBride recently authored an article for the American Bar Association Section of Family Law entitled “Collaborative Law with DV Cases: Could You? Should You?”