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At Burns & Levinson, we practice law differently. While our attorneys agree that results drive our business, building relationships with our clients…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 3 May 2022
Can You Contract Away Chapter 93A Liability?
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A is one of the most potent weapons in any business litigator’s arsenal. That statute prohibits deceptive or…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 29 Apr 2022
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions in Fiduciary Litigation
A common question in Fiduciary Litigation is who exactly can bring a lawsuit. In other words, who can…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 14 Apr 2022
How Do I Protect My Generous, Impaired Grandparent?
Picture this: your beloved grandfather hands out cash gifts to his three grandchildren every year on their birthdays. Each grandchild receives $100…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 31 Mar 2022
Five Common Questions About Estate Plans Answered
Estate planning can be confusing for many. It can be daunting to contemplate your own demise, but there are many reasons it is important to have an…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 23 Mar 2022
Department of Labor Issues New Guidance on Cryptocurrency In Retirement Plans
The U.S. Department of Labor issued Compliance Release No. 2022-01 on March 10, 2022, raising “serious concerns” over the prudence of retirement plan…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 16 Mar 2022
You Don’t Have To Rule Out Environmental, Social and Governance Investments in Your ERISA Portfolio, but Be Careful
ERISA generally requires retirement plan fiduciaries to invest prudently, diversify assets to minimize the risk of large losses, and act solely in…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 16 Mar 2022
Does My Family Member Need a Conservator? What Would That Look Like?
It can be difficult to talk with loved ones about protecting their assets or managing their financial affairs. Even if you have been assisting your…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 7 Mar 2022
ERISA Prudence and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Factors
The U.S. Department of Labor has recently issued a proposal for meeting fiduciary duties when evaluating retirement plan investments having…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 2 Mar 2022
I Have a Secret Relationship. How Do I Include Them in My Estate Plan?
Typically, when couples put together an estate plan, they do so jointly with a single attorney representing both spouses. It is more cost-efficient…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 17 Feb 2022
I’ve Been Asked To Be a Guardian. What Do I Do?
If you are asked to serve as guardian for either an incapacitated adult or a minor, there are several questions you should ask before accepting this…
