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What Are Motivating Factors For Estate Planning And Business Planning? A recent client consultation touched on the “whys” of estate planning and business planning. As in, what do most people want to accomplish when they come in to our offices? Here is my unofficial “top five” list. 1. Incapacity planning for an aging loved (including […]

Attorney Valerie Raudonis Prevails in NH Supreme Court Case

Nashua, NH: The New Hampshire Supreme Court has held that an unmarried man may legally adopt an assenting adult while that adult maintains her legal relationship with her birth mother. The case, entitled In re Y.L., was decided on July 3, 2018 . The result was a major achievement for Welts, White & Fontaine, P.C. attorney […]

Property Description Clauses In Purchase and Sale Agreements

Purchase and Sales Agreement The standard Purchase and Sales Agreement as prepared by the NH Association of REALTORS includes a section where the real estate, which is subject to the sale and purchase, is described. In that section, the Agreement defines the term “Property”. It is the only place where the Buyer and the Seller […]

“Due Diligence” Clause in Standard NH Residential Purchase And Sales Agreements

The standard Purchase and Sales Agreement as prepared by the NH Association of REALTORS includes a standard section entitled “Due Diligence”. The purpose of the Due Diligence section of the Agreement is to give the Buyer an opportunity to review restrictive covenants of record, easements, condominium rules and the like. The agreement to buy is […]

Nashua Business Owner has questions about shutting down (i.e. “dissolving”) the business

After many years in business, an S-Corporation with two employees and two shareholders/owners has decided to close down the business. It seems like a simple process. Closing a business is indeed a process; but in New Hampshire the process is not necessarily simple. First, to dissolve a business, it must be authorized by a vote […]

Beware of “Daycare” Traps in Your Homeowner’s Policy

Many families in Nashua, New Hampshire earn a few extra dollars providing childcare in their homes to a friend’s child or perhaps for a grandchild. The pay for this work is often minimal for the value of the services performed. However, if there is an injury, despite what you may assume, your homeowner’s insurance policy […]

Nashua Car Accident Client Asks: My Health Insurance Paid My Medical Bills, Am I Still Entitled to a Settlement?

A personal injury plaintiff (i.e., someone injured by another person’s negligence) will have three basic categories of damages: medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. And as explained in a previous blog, damages for pain and suffering are typically related to the amount of medical bills a person has incurred. For example, a person […]

Will Several Significant Changes To New Hampshire Laws Affect Your Estate Planning?

Effective January 1, 2018, NH adopted a version of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act. One of the more important provisions under the new law is that banks and financial institutions are prevented from arbitrarily refusing to accept powers of attorney. Bank and investment company refusals to accept powers of attorney are an increasingly common […]

Mechanic’s Liens In New Hampshire

Despite the common-day meaning of “mechanic” in this title, mechanic’s liens in New Hampshire do not involve the repair of your automobiles at the local garage in Nashua. Instead, mechanic’s liens afford a legal remedy to people who have not been paid after performing labor or furnishing materials to construction projects ranging from small repairs […]

Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment in the workplace has recently been the focus of intense media attention. Sexual misconduct allegations against a number of prominent politicians and celebrities, propelled by the rise of the “#MeToo” social media movement, has generated significant workplace questions and concerns in New Hampshire for employers and employees. Some of the common questions are […]

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I was referred to Jack White by a friend who hired him to represent her during her own divorce. I was going through some very rough times trying to prepare the documents I needed to file my own divorce case. I had asked Jack if he could take some time to look over the paperwork and “spot check” my work. I am SO glad I did. Jack was very knowledgeable in his field and very professional. I can’t thank him enough for taking the time to set me on the right path and to answer my legal questions. I would highly recommend him and the entire Welts, White and Fontaine staff to anyone in need of legal assistance.”
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