Newsletter

Brown & Brown PC maintains a monthly newsletter with interesting articles relating to our various practice areas. Each month we aim to keep our clients up to date in issues of concern, or local news related to our work.

Please visit the links below to either read the entire newsletter, or the articles most pertinent to your needs.

October, 2011

Non Profit Corporation Reporting Deadlines Near

For non-profit corporations with fiscal years ending June 30th, the time is drawing near to file annual reporting documents. November 15th is the deadline for IRS tax reporting and Massachusetts Secretary of State and Attorney General documents.

July, 2011

New "Blake Block" Construction to Begin

After waiting many years, Bedford residents are finally seeing progress on a new, revived "Blake Block" across from the Town Common. 10,000 square feet of restaurant, retail and residential space is on its way!

April, 2011

Chamber of Commerce Donation

Attorney Pamela Brown, serving in her capacity as President of the Bedford Chamber of Commerce, recently presented Col. Stacy L. Pike of the 66th Air Base Group, Hanscom Air Force Base with a $1,000 check in support of the Heroes Homecoming program.  As a longstanding member of the Bedford business community, Brown & Brown is delighted to work with local businesses, with our friends on Base, and as the premier sponsor of the Chamber's Flavors of Bedford event.

March, 2011

Estate Planning - Pet Trusts

A new Massachusetts law makes it easier to place funds into trust for the care of a pet.  If you would like to guarantee that money is available to make a beloved pet’s life easier if something happens to you, then a Pet Trust may be the answer. READ MORE

January, 2011

Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Real Estate- Homestead Law

After several failed attempts, the Massachusetts Legislature has finally revised the state’s out-of-date Homestead law.  The new Homestead law, which goes into effect on March 16, 2011, automatically protects up to $125,000 of a family’s home equity from many creditors while allowing homeowners to protect much more equity if they take the extra step of filing a Declaration of Homestead in their Registry of Deeds.  There are many other provisions in the new law. READ MORE

January, 2011

Elder Law - Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC's) offer Rewards, Risks

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (often called CCRCs) offer seniors a lifetime of care in one location, with services ranging from planned daily activities for active adults through skilled nursing care for people suffering from chronic, debilitating conditions.  CCRCs have a lot to offer, but you should exercise extreme caution before making a commitment to a particular community.  READ MORE

October, 2010

Land Use- Permit Extension Act

Massachusetts state lawmakers gave final approval to the Permit Extension Act of 2010 on Saturday, July 31st , as part of an Economic Development Reorganization package (Senate Bill No. 2582).  This new law is a landmark achievement for the Home Builders Association of Massachusetts and a benefit to all developers and individuals who obtained local or state permits (with some exceptions) between August 15, 2008 and August 15, 2010.  The Act, signed by Governor Patrick, extends all permits in effect or existence during the stated tolling period for a period of two years beyond the approval expiration date. READ MORE

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