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901 Eastern Ave Suite 2 Fall River, MA 02723» view map
Estate Law
Fall River Lawyers

At the Botelho Law Group we have several attorneys, with different specializations; to help your case’s individual needs.

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1. Joseph Botelho Fall River, MA
  Attorney at Law- MA, 2000
  University of Massachusetts School of Law, J.D. 2000
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Andrew J. Couture

Family Law, Estate

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978-502-0221

77 Merriam Ave, Leominster, MA 01453

Matthew S. Rousseau

Bankruptcy, Credit & Debt, Estate Planning, Real Estate

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255 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01609

Michael R. Revelli

Family Law, Wills & Probate, Elder Law, Estate Planning

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446 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608

Maria L. DiPilato

Family Law, Corporate, Business Organization, Estate Planning

Status: In Good Standing

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Burnside Building, 339 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608

Edward P. Ryan

Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Estate, Accident & Injury

Status: In Good Standing

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80 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA 01453

Paul Joseph O'Riordan

Wills, Corporate, Contract, Banking & Finance

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 36 Years

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6 Keep Avenue, Worcester, MA 01612

Kelly Marie Caputo

Trusts, Estate

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 12 Years

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268 Maple Ave, Rutland, MA 01543

David L. Bennett

Accident & Injury, Divorce & Family Law, Estate, Real Estate, Medical Malpractice

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 54 Years

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1093 Main Street, Holden, MA 01520

Jeffrey P Greenberg

Ethics, Wills, Wills & Probate, Family Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 33 Years

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339 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608

Howard E. Stempler

Real Estate, Estate Planning, Family Law, Corporate

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 39 Years

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339 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608

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LEGAL TERMS

INTESTATE

The condition of dying without a valid will. The probate court appoints an administrator to distribute the deceased person's property according to state law.

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE

The person or institution who takes over the management of trust property when the original trustee has died or become incapacitated.

FUNDING A TRUST

Transferring ownership of property to a trust.

DOWER AND CURTESY

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') ... (more...)

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') refers to the portion to which a surviving wife is entitled, while curtesy refers to what a man may claim. Until recently, these amounts differed in a number of states. However, because discrimination on the basis of sex is now illegal in most cases, most states have abolished dower and curtesy and generally provide the same benefits regardless of sex -- and this amount is often known simply as the statutory share. Under certain circumstances, a living spouse may not be able to sell or convey property that is subject to the other spouse's dower and curtesy or statutory share rights.

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 (ERISA)

A federal law passed to protect pension rights. ERISA: sets minimum standards for pension plans, guaranteeing that pension rights cannot be unfairly denied to o... (more...)

A federal law passed to protect pension rights. ERISA: sets minimum standards for pension plans, guaranteeing that pension rights cannot be unfairly denied to or taken from a worker provides some protection for workers in the event certain types of pension plans cannot pay the benefits to which workers are entitled, and requires that employers provide full and clear information about employees' pension rights, including the way pension benefits accumulate, how the company invests pension funds, and when and how pension benefits can be collected.

SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR

(1) In the law of wills and estates, a person appointed by the court to take charge of only a designated portion of an estate during probate. For example, a spe... (more...)

(1) In the law of wills and estates, a person appointed by the court to take charge of only a designated portion of an estate during probate. For example, a special administrator with particular expertise on art might be appointed to oversee the probate of a wealthy person's art collection, but not the entire estate. (2) A person appointed to be responsible for a deceased person's property for a limited time or during an emergency, such as a challenge to the will or to the qualifications of the named executor. In such cases, the special administrator's duty is to maintain and preserve the estate, not necessarily to take control of the probate process

TESTAMENTARY TRUST

A trust created by a will, effective only upon the death of the willmaker.

DISTRIBUTEE

(1) Anyone who receives something. Usually, the term refers to someone who inherits a deceased person's property. If the deceased person dies without a will (ca... (more...)

(1) Anyone who receives something. Usually, the term refers to someone who inherits a deceased person's property. If the deceased person dies without a will (called intestate), state law determines what each distributee will receive. Also called a beneficiary.

UNIFORM TRANSFER-ON-DEATH SECURITY ACT

A statute that allows people to name a beneficiary to inherit stocks or bonds without probate. The owner of the securities can register them with a broker using... (more...)

A statute that allows people to name a beneficiary to inherit stocks or bonds without probate. The owner of the securities can register them with a broker using a simple form that names a person to receive the property after the owner's death. Every state but Texas has adopted the statute.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BEAUREGARD

Discussion. When a will is traced to the testator's possession or to where he had ready access to it and the original cannot be located after his death, there are three plausible explanations for the will's absence: (1) the testator destroyed it with the intent to revoke it; (2) the will ...

Equity One, Inc. v. Estate of Williams

72 Mass. App. Ct. 1108 (2008). EQUITY ONE, INC. v. ESTATE OF ALFRED WILLIAMS & others. No. 07-P-493. Appeals Court of Massachusetts. July 16, 2008. Decision Pursuant to Rule 1:28. Judgment reversed.

REAL ESTATE BAR ASSOCIATION FOR MASSACHUSETTS, INC. v. National Real Estate Information Services

William P. O'Donnell, Anthony J. Vigliotti, Robert F. Kelley, John R. Buckley, Jr., F. Sydney Smithers, IV, & Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr., for Register of Deeds for Berkshire County & others. ... Matthew J. Maiona for the New England Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers ...

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Andrew J. Couture

Matthew S. Rousseau

Michael R. Revelli

Maria L. DiPilato

Edward P. Ryan

Paul Joseph O'Riordan

Kelly Marie Caputo

David L. Bennett

Jeffrey P Greenberg

Howard E. Stempler

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INTESTATE

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE

FUNDING A TRUST

DOWER AND CURTESY

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 (ERISA)

SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR

TESTAMENTARY TRUST

DISTRIBUTEE

UNIFORM TRANSFER-ON-DEATH SECURITY ACT

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BEAUREGARD

Equity One, Inc. v. Estate of Williams

REAL ESTATE BAR ASSOCIATION FOR MASSACHUSETTS, INC. v. National Real Estate Information Services

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