Massachusetts Law

Guidance from the Probate & Family Court

Mass.gov now has a guide on its website for Probate & Family Court FAQ’s related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). It is divided into three sections: General FAQ’sParent Education FAQ’sFiduciary Litigation Session (FLS) FAQ’s The guide outlines what matters are deemed an emergency, circumstances which would deem a non-emergency matter an emergency, how to submit both emergency…

Massachusetts Remote Notarization

Governor Baker approves New Remote Notarization Law Last week, Governor Baker passed the S2645 Bill codified as the Chapter 71 of the Acts of 2020.  This will allow notarizations to be completed remotely. This is great news for divorce cases and divorce mediations. These mediations can now move ahead with online video conferencing and online…