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Beneficiaries – What You Should Know Beneficiaries come into play when thinking about the future and who your assets will go to–things such as money in the bank, retirement accounts, investments, and life insurance policies. Put simply; a beneficiary is the person (or people) you name to inherit what you leave behind. So how do you choose the proper beneficiary, and…
In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day In honor of Martin Luther King. Jr.’s important legacy, here are some ways we can all contribute to our community: Give blood at a local blood drive to help patients in need. Find a local drive through the Red Cross, or donate at your local hospital. Volunteer at a local charity. Boston Cares…
Why do people file Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? Most people file a chapter 13 to obtain bankruptcy court permission to get more time to catch up on past due payments that are owed to the lender of their home mortgage. Some people also use a chapter 13 bankruptcy to catch up on past due payments owed to their bank or finance company for…
Avoiding Small Business Tax Audits The last thing any small business owner wants is a run-in with the IRS. After all, you try hard throughout the year to run your business with integrity and best practices. So, is there anything you can do to avoid a small business tax audit? There most certainly is. Here are seven tips that should help…
Navigating Dog Bite Injuries With the unseasonably warm weather, we bet you’re looking forward to getting out and about. And when you’re at restaurants, on walks, shopping, or visiting parks, it’s all but guaranteed that you’ll run into dogs and other pets. While many people love petting dogs and stopping to take pictures, not all furry companions are as friendly, sweet,…
Will I Lose My Stuff in a Bankruptcy Case? Many of the people who call our office say they want to avoid bankruptcy because they don’t want to lose their belongings. The reality is, in nearly all cases you won’t lose any assets in a bankruptcy filing. In both of the two main consumer bankruptcy chapters, 13 and 7, you will…
Child Pedestrian Safety We wanted to take a brief moment to reach out with a few tips to help keep your kids safe should walking to school be a part of their daily routine—which is critical given that pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely to suffer fatal injuries than those in vehicles. Consider jackets, backpacks, and sneakers with bright colors and…
2022 Top Bankruptcy Lawyers List by Boston Magazine Boston Magazine has announced their list of 2022 Top Lawyers, including Cynthia Ravosa, of Ravosa Law Offices, and Maegan Hurley of Ravosa Law Offices, PC & the non-profit MDRF, under the Bankruptcy & Workout Specialty. Check out the list here. If you are considering a bankruptcy or have questions about how to overcome…
Congratulations Are In Order! Ravosa Law Offices, PC is excited to share that this year marks our 25th Anniversary. Please join us in congratulating our founder, Richard S. Ravosa! Richard started this practice in 1997. Through Richard’s hard work and dedication, he has grown both the firm’s practice areas and reach across the Commonwealth. We celebrate this anniversary with tremendous pride…
Types of Personal Injury Damages Often times when working with clients, we find that they didn’t know they could recover money for more than just medical expenses in a personal injury case. The truth is that there are two common types of damages for which one may be eligible. 1. Economic Damages Economic damages are costs associated with accidents that are straightforward.…