Since 1981 Mark Ryan has been helping people plan for their future. Whether it be designing complex insurance strategies or combining with other professionals to better serve the clients’ needs, people have relied on his straight forward solutions to their personal and business needs.
Real Estate
Buying or selling a home is often the single most important financial investment you will make. In today's unstable real estate market of short sales, foreclosures and bank owned property, legal advice at the beginning of the purchase process is indispensable. An experienced attorney can greatly enhance the process while protecting your interests. Ryan Law will assist you in all areas of real estate including Purchase & Sales, Leases Realty Trusts Passing Papers.
Estate Planning
Often people wonder if they really need a will. They may think that they do not have enough money or property to necessitate a will. Some people believe that a will requires their heirs to have to go through an expensive probate process. The truth is, a will is a good idea for just about everyone.
A will is a document in which a person declares what he wants done with his property at the time of his death. A will has no effect until the person who wrote it, known as the testator, dies. The testator can also revoke a will at any time prior to his death. If you die without a will, the state will distribute your property to your heirs according to the state's intestacy statutes. This means the state has control over the final distribution of your assets. This plan may not be what you want, but without a will you have no control.
Trusts are most often used to hold assets for the benefit of another. There are many kinds of trusts depending on the goal of the trustator (one who creates the trust) A living trust is a trust that holds assets that will avoid probate (see definition below). An irrevocable life insurance trust will hold life insurance so that the death benefit is estate tax free. A special needs trust will benefit a minor child with disabilities. At Ryan Law we can work with you to establish a trust that will meet your needs.
A will is a document in which a person declares what he wants done with his property at the time of his death. A will has no effect until the person who wrote it, known as the testator, dies. The testator can also revoke a will at any time prior to his death. If you die without a will, the state will distribute your property to your heirs according to the state's intestacy statutes. This means the state has control over the final distribution of your assets. This plan may not be what you want, but without a will you have no control.
Trusts are most often used to hold assets for the benefit of another. There are many kinds of trusts depending on the goal of the trustator (one who creates the trust) A living trust is a trust that holds assets that will avoid probate (see definition below). An irrevocable life insurance trust will hold life insurance so that the death benefit is estate tax free. A special needs trust will benefit a minor child with disabilities. At Ryan Law we can work with you to establish a trust that will meet your needs.
Business Entities
There are three basic forms of business entities: sole proprietorship, partnership and corporations. A sole proprietor is a single owner who is conducting business in his/her name or doing business as (DBA). This form entails the most risk but is the simplest business entity.
The partnership can be thought of as two or more sole proprietorships working together in a business venture.
Corporations are split into sub categories such as "C" corp or "S" corp and more recently Limited Liability Companies.
Limited Liability companies and limited liability partnerships have become popular. At Ryan Law we will meet with you to decide which is the best option for your business. This decision depends upon many factors, such as the size of your business, type of business and personal considerations.
The partnership can be thought of as two or more sole proprietorships working together in a business venture.
Corporations are split into sub categories such as "C" corp or "S" corp and more recently Limited Liability Companies.
Limited Liability companies and limited liability partnerships have become popular. At Ryan Law we will meet with you to decide which is the best option for your business. This decision depends upon many factors, such as the size of your business, type of business and personal considerations.
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a federal court process designed to help consumers and businesses eliminate their debts or repay them under the protection of the bankruptcy court. Bankruptcies can generally be described as "liquidation" (Chapter 7) or "reorganization" (Chapter 13). Under a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you ask the bankruptcy court to wipe out (discharge) the debts you owe.
Under a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you file a plan with the bankruptcy court proposing how you will repay your creditors. You must repay some debts in full; others may be repaid only partially or not at all, depending on what you can afford.
In 2005, the Federal Bankruptcy Law was changed to correct some abusive practices. The most important change was the introduction of the "Means Test". If a household has over a certain amount of income, the individual will not be allowed to use Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy law to wipe out their debts. Instead they will be forced to file a Chapter 13 which institutes a work out plan with creditors. If you are facing bankruptcy Attorney Ryan will work with you to file under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Under a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you file a plan with the bankruptcy court proposing how you will repay your creditors. You must repay some debts in full; others may be repaid only partially or not at all, depending on what you can afford.
In 2005, the Federal Bankruptcy Law was changed to correct some abusive practices. The most important change was the introduction of the "Means Test". If a household has over a certain amount of income, the individual will not be allowed to use Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy law to wipe out their debts. Instead they will be forced to file a Chapter 13 which institutes a work out plan with creditors. If you are facing bankruptcy Attorney Ryan will work with you to file under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Foreclosure Defense
Attorney Mark Ryan has taken the Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley 's foreclosure defense seminar. This seminar covered all aspects of foreclosure defense: forbearance, workouts, liquidations, sub prime mortgages, and loan modification. There are many different options that can be used to prevent foreclosure. Attorney Ryan will work with you and your lender to save your home.