What You Should Know About Getting Arrested

(via) eNewsletter October 16, 2009

For people who have never before faced criminal charges, an arrest can be a frightening experience. The stress of the arrest may cause you, your family members, or friends to overlook important matters, such as the right to remain silent and the right to advice from a lawyer. Read more about what you can do to protect yourself after getting arrested in this week's eNewsletter Alert:

The criminal justice system protects us by arresting and jailing criminals. Yet not everyone who is arrested is the bad guy. Someday, you, a family member, or a close personal friend may be accused of committing a crime and be arrested. This eNewsletter Alert provides an overview of the rights of those who have been arrested and explains how Amaral & Associates, P.C. can help protect your rights. Continue reading»

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What You Should Know About Getting Arrested

Law Practice Management Tip of the Week

(via) Lawyer's e-Journal
Tip of the Week: Remotely Erasing Your Smartphone in the Event of Loss or Theft--

It seems like everyone has a mobile phone, iPhone or Blackberry these days, so here is a good tip from this week's Masachusetts Bar Association's Lawyer's e-Journal about keeping your phone info secure:

The smartphones that we use contain so much confidential personal and client data that their loss or theft is a real security and ethical problem.

To deal with this, there are remote wipe programs for Windows Mobile, IPhone and for Blackberry. If you lose or have your phone stolen, you can use the software to reset the device and/or wipe the device clean of your data. There is usually a nominal charge for the software.

Check with your phone provider to find out how to activate this service on your phone, and always keep your phone safe and secure.

Law Practice Management Tip of the Week

Buying a New Home

(via) eNewsletter October 2, 2009

In this week's eNewsletter Alert, learn about what you can do when buying or selling your home!

Home ownership can provide you with many benefits: secure shelter, a long-term investment and tax advantages. However, a home is also a major financial commitment. There are ways to avoid costly mistakes that can strain your budget and your patience. Amaral & Associates, P.C.'s latest eNewsletter Alert contains tips to help you avoid problems when buying or selling a home. Continue reading»

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Buying a New Home

Amaral & Associates, P.C. in the Press!

This past Sunday, September 20th, 2009, Attorney Ed Amaral was featured in an article in The Boston Herald regarding the benefits of divorce mediation in a tough economy where the divorce rate is steadily increasing over time.

One field is booming though - divorce mediators. “There are all these articles saying mediators are busier than hell,” said Nissenbaum. That’s true for attorney Edward Amaral Jr. of Boston- and Winthrop-based Amaral & Associates, who said that since the recession started, his mediation business has grown “15 to 20 percent.” Continue reading»

Amaral & Associates, P.C. in the Press!

Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies and Living Wills

(via) eNewsletter September 17, 2009

In this week's eNewsletter Alert, learn about the importance of living wills and the advantage of using power of attorney.

Adults who become incapable of caring for themselves, their property or their dependents may have a guardian appointed for them. However, guardianship can be avoided through the use of living wills and powers of attorney. In such circumstances, personal preferences can be respected without the need for court-appointed guardians.

Living wills/healthcare proxies ("living wills") and powers of attorney can provide that they become effective when a person is temporarily or permanently unable to handle his or her financial or personal affairs due to illness or injury. Continue reading»

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Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies and Living Wills

Our Fall Newsletter

Read the latest Newsletter from Amaral & Associates, P.C.!Included in this issue are:

• What happens if a seller can’t move out by the closing date?
• Social networking sites are a danger in divorce cases
• Be careful sending private e-mails from a company computers
• How to write a will when your child is a spendthrift
• GM and Chrysler might still liable for their lemons
• Bloggers, twitterers can be sued for defamation

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Our Fall Newsletter

Your Will

(via) eNewsletter September 1, 2009

Read Amaral & Associates, P.C.'s latest eNewsletter Alert on the importance of wills.

A will avoids costs and complications for your heirs when you die. Besides providing instructions about gifts of your property-like your home, car, investments and jewelry-your will can provide instructions for payment of your debts, selection of an executor for your estate, and appointment of a guardian for your children. Continue reading»

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Your Will