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You and your partner lived in a house together for some time but are now going your separate ways. You’re unmarried, and don’t know who gets what. In New Hampshire, common law marriage is not available to help in this context. No matter how long you lived together, you won’t go through the same legal […]
What do you do when you are ready to move on, but your ex won’t move out of your home? If your name alone is on the deed, you are sleeping in separate areas, and you share spaces such as a kitchen or living room, your ex will be considered a tenant in a shared […]
With summer here and boat registrations at a record high, we hope you will bear in mind this important information. Boating Education and Certificates It is a common misconception that an uncertified adult may legally drive if accompanied by a certified adult. To legally operate a boat of over 25 horsepower, an individual must be at least 16 […]
Landlord and Tenant Law continues to evolve as the coronavirus pandemic endures. Landlords’ frequently asked questions are answered here. What is an “eviction moratorium”? Tenants may not be evicted for non-payment of rent if they provide a Declaration affirming that they meet certain criteria. For what reasons may covered tenants be evicted during the moratorium? Criminal activity, substantial damage […]
When a personal injury occurs as a result of a property condition, the injured party may be entitled to bring a claim against the property owner. Generally, property owners must ensure that their property does not pose any unreasonable hazard or risk of harm. Property owners must repair the hazards or at least warn visitors […]
Wescott law is proud to announce the addition of attorney Kyle Amell to their Laconia office in January of 2021. A cum laude graduate of Boston College Law School, Amell practiced for over a year as a student attorney in two of the school’s clinics – the Boston College Defenders Clinic and the Civil Litigation […]
When is your real estate tax too high? Simply stated, when you are paying more than your fair share of your municipal taxes. Real estate tax is assessed based upon the fair market value (FMV) of your property multiplied by the municipal tax rate. Since all municipal tax bills use the same tax rate, the […]
Divorce and separation often disrupt long-standing holiday traditions. It is challenging for parents to put aside their own feelings of loss to create new traditions for their children, or to continue former traditions. A well-written Parenting Plan provides consistency and predictability for both parents and children, and allows family members to focus on making memories. […]
Obtaining and maximizing insurance for condominium associations has many challenges, including limited insurance markets, allocating insurance responsibilities between unit owners and the association, and implementing rules to give the association the best insurance outcomes for rates, coverage, and claims. A condo association’s insurance options will be directly affected by the percentage of total units that […]
With the CDC predicting a surge in coronavirus transmissions this winter, now is the perfect time to make sure you are prepared. In addition to purchasing important household items that may become scarce, there are also some legal action items to consider: Estate planning– This isn’t just for the elderly or those with great wealth. […]