It could be considered a material misrepresentation unless there is an agreement in place that protects, you, the charity and the donor.

If you are renting the property for 2 days a week being Monday and Wednesday, then you would prorate at the number of Mondays and Wednesdays between the start date and the last day of the month.

Unless agreed specifically, you prorate on the days of the month.

The answer according to the Mass Attorney General and the ma.gov website is as follows:

16 and 17-year olds work hours

Only between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. (on nights preceding a regularly scheduled school day) - if the establishment stops serving clients or customers at 10:00 p.m., the... View More

You are entitled to be paid for accrued vacation time. The law requiring the accruing of paid sick time does not require an employer to pay for accrued but unused sick time. Depending upon how the PTO is described in the Company handbook or any employment agreement, any accrued but unused PTO may... View More

If there is no Will, your father's estate will be divided 50% to your step mother and 50% to you and your siblings. However, as I recall the first $200K goes to the spouse before the division. However, things held in a joint account will go directly to your step-mother as they are not part of... View More

The time depends on the complexity of the acquisition and the terms of the acquisition. Once the terms are set it can probably be done rather quickly. Delay will depend on whether contracts need consent to be transferred, loans and financing issues and time for shareholder approvals.

Is there a Will and was a probate matter opened? if not, is there anything in writing from your grandmother or even your father stating he is holding $28,000 for your benefit. If there is a probate matter you can intervene. If there is no Will or Probate matter open then your options may be of... View More

Massachusetts requires two witness signatures but it is recommended that you have the Will notarized so there can be no challenge as to whether it was you who signed it. So I would have my Will notarized which you should be able to do at your local bank branch or a local office supply store, et... View More

No. Absent your authorization to do so, it is not a lawful act

Timing for completion of a merger depends on the tax implications of the merger and the seasonal operations of the businesses involved. Those factors should dictate the timing of the merger.

No it is not legal to refuse to meet his managerial obligations because you filed a complaint or a poor review. I suggest you contact a local attorney who can direct you to who to complain to locally at the government level about the condition of the premises and the actions of the manager. I... View More

You should register it in MA as you are a MA resident. There is no tax advantage in being a DE LLC if you are the sole member of the LLC and reside in MA. Moreover, if you have a dispute and want to engage the MA courts, you will have to register the DE LLC in MA to do so and the cost will wind-up... View More

In whose name is the property. As his wife you can assume the mortgage so long as you live in the property. Under MA law, the first $200,000 of equity in the estate passes to you and the balance of the estate is split the remainder of the estate.

If you are not the guardian for the... View More

The probable answer is that both of you would be responsible depending upon if substantially all of the assets of the first company were sold to a new company. You could buy the company and get an indemnification.

The initial liability stays with the first company. The second company... View More

You file a Petition for Administration of the father's estate. I suggest you contact an attorney in your area or in the county where the father lived. Under MA law absent a Will and a spouse, the children of a decedent inherit everything from the parent. Your son is not only entitled to the... View More

The contract is valid but VOIDABLE for misrepresentation. If the term of the contract says they pay for 3 meals a day, then they have to pay for it. The problem is they have your money and the issue is do you want to go with this company given the issues they have presented. It is customary to tip... View More

There is a reason such contracts have to be in writing, non-compete agreements under MA law need to be in writing. Moreover, the second contract offered appears to lack consideration. While they have a legal argument, I believe they would lose absent a writing confirming your agreement to these... View More

Fair is in the eye of the beholder. A lyricist who composes a song with someone else gets 50% of the royalty for the song, not the recording of the song. The royalty is split between the song writers and the publisher. If there is no publisher, then the song writers get the entire royalty. Now... View More

A will has to be in writing.