CasesOffering Support and Counsel During a Difficult Time Stephen N. WilchinsSituation An attorney outside of the Boston area did an online search to locate an experienced business law attorney to facilitate the sale of a family business after the owner had passed...
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Widow’s Monetary Portion of the Family Business
CasesWidow’s Monetary Portion of the Family Business Eric P. FinamoreSituation The founder of a family-owned freight delivery services company, Bob Sr., left the business to his two sons, Bill and Bob Jr., as equal shareholders upon his death. Each had significant...
Our Client Inherited Multiple Properties: Maximizing their Value, Despite the Challenges
CasesOur Client Inherited Multiple Properties: Maximizing their Value, Despite the Challenges Real Estate PracticeSituation An individual inherited multiple properties from his grandfather. The grandfather purchased various properties throughout his life – commercial...
Enforcement of Antenuptial Agreement
CasesEnforcement of Antenuptial Agreement Michael B. CosentinoSituation This was a second marriage for both parties. It was the intention of both parties to leave to their respective children any and all assets which they owned prior to the marriage. At the time of...
Enforcement of Antenuptial Agreement; WCN Represents Beneficiaries of an Estate
CasesEnforcement of Antenuptial Agreement; WCN Represents Beneficiaries of an Estate Michael B. CosentinoSituation The parties dated for five years prior to marrying and had an understanding of each other’s assets. In 1987, immediately prior to the marriage, the...
Father Retains Custody Rights in Contentious Modification Trial
CasesFather Retains Custody Rights in Contentious Modification Trial David Burgess, AttorneySituation A couple in western Massachusetts with three children had been divorced for several years. The custody agreement as part of the divorce was 50/50 with a parenting...
Commercial Property with Multiple Complications & Deep Family Roots is Successfully Sold
CasesCommercial Property with Multiple Complications & Deep Family Roots is Successfully Sold Real Estate PracticeSituation A multi-generational family-owned business experienced tremendous growth over the years. As the business grew, the family constructed a...
The Zoning Board Allows Location Change for Non-Conforming Garage Structure
CasesThe Zoning Board Allows Location Change for Non-Conforming Garage Structure Real Estate PracticeSituation A young professional couple bought a home in Weston, MA that had a preexisting non-conforming garage. The couple had moved to the suburbs during the pandemic...
Honoring Rental Contracts as Part of Vacation Home Purchase
CasesHonoring Rental Contracts as Part of Vacation Home Purchase Real Estate PracticeSituation A loyal client of the firm had turned to WCN’s Real Estate practice many times over the years as they sold and purchased residential properties. In the spring, our client...
The Benefit of Experienced Attorneys to Work Effectively with a Town Planning Board
CasesThe Benefit of Experienced Attorneys to Work Effectively with a Town Planning Board Jonathan White, Of CounselSituation A business executive sought to build his dream home in Weston, MA on existing property that already included many amenities. With a team of...