Estate Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals Without Heirs

Key Takeaways: Estate Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals Without Heirs

Estate planning for individuals is about legacy, not default inheritance.
Without a will or trust, Massachusetts intestacy laws determine asset distribution, often to distant relatives rather than people or causes you value. Charitable giving can...
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Dividing Restricted Stock Units and Stock Options in Divorces

For many professionals in Massachusetts, particularly in technology, finance, and biotech, compensation often extends well beyond salary and annual bonuses. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and stock options frequently make up a substantial share of overall earnings. Dividing these assets in a divorce can be significantly more complicated than splitting a bank account....

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Challenging Conservation, Historical, and Zoning Land Use Limitations

Key Points Land use limitations in Massachusetts can restrict how property is developed, used, or modified due to zoning, conservation, and historical preservation laws. Conservation restrictions protect wetlands, rivers, and forests but may be challenged through variances, land swaps, or environmental...
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Seder & Chandler Attorneys Demitrios M. Moschos and Ryan P. Avery Named Among Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s “Legal Luminaries”

Seder & Chandler, LLP is proud to announce that Attorneys Demitrios M. Moschos and Ryan P. Avery have been selected by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as part of its inaugural “Legal Luminaries” program. The event celebrates legal professionals who have shaped the community and advanced the practice of law across Central...

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Seder & Chandler Recognized in 2026 Edition of “Best Law Firms”

Seder & Chandler LLP announces that a number of the firm’s practices received top rankings in the Worcester metropolitan market in the Best Lawyers® 2026 edition of “Best Law Firms.” Firms included in the “Best Law Firms” rankings are recognized for professional excellence and have impressive ratings from clients and peers.

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Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act Takes Effect

The Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act (Chapter 141 of the Acts of 2024) officially takes effect tomorrow, October 29, 2025. Signed into law by Governor Maura Healey, this Act introduces new requirements for employers to disclose salary ranges and file equal employment opportunity (EEO) reports, marking a significant step toward promoting pay equity...

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Do I Need Local Counsel For Litigation or Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

When disputes between business partners, individuals, and other parties cannot be resolved, they often end in litigation. Filing a lawsuit opens the door to seeking judicial relief and potentially encouraging settlement negotiations. It also requires extensive understanding of not only the relevant laws and regulations but the various court rules that guide...

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Seder & Chandler Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Seder & Chandler, LLP is proud to announce that seven of its attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers in the 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. These distinctions are reserved for attorneys who have achieved a high degree of professional excellence, peer recognition, and success in their respective practice...

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Seder & Chandler Recognized in 2026 Chambers USA Spotlight Guide for Corporate/Commercial and Trusts & Estates

Seder & Chandler, LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Spotlight Guide for its excellence in Corporate/Commercial and Trusts & Estates law.

The Chambers Spotlight Guide is a specialized edition of the internationally respected Chambers USA rankings. Unlike...

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Andrew C. Bartholomew Named to 40 Under Forty Class of 2025

Seder & Chandler, LLP is pleased to announce that Attorney Andrew C. Bartholomew has been named to the 40 Under Forty Class of 2025 by the Worcester Business Journal. This annual recognition honors emerging leaders across Central Massachusetts for their professional excellence and community impact.

At just...

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