Responding to Crisis with Purpose: Building a Charitable Giving Plan

"What can I do?" is a common question during emergencies, whether natural, social, or political. Here are a few considerations to guide your decisions about how and where to give.

Protecting Your Identity

Scam artists are constantly trying new methods to steal personal and business account information. We urge all of our clients and friends to be vigilant when sharing personal data and provide you with this information to help you identify and avoid fraud.

More than Memories: Part 3 Tax Planning for Vacation Homes

Whether you are looking to own a vacation home for a couple of years or to keep it in the family for generations, the planning you do now can help you avoid challenges down the road. In this four-part series, we discuss ownership structures, tax benefits, estate planning, and tips to help avoid disputes. Continue reading Part 3 to learn more about tax planning strategies.

A Market Update from Hemenway Trust Company: September 2025

We are sharing this Market Update from the investment professionals at Hemenway Trust Company, a New Hampshire based private trust company. Continue reading to learn more about the investment team's perspective on sector shifts and global reallocation, the state of the U.S. bond market, recent updates in artificial intelligence and their perspective on what's to come.

Tax Corner

Navigating complex tax decisions with confidence.

Every financial decision—whether personal, business-related, or charitable—carries potential tax implications. The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes changes and extended provisions that may have significant implications for taxpayers. We have highlighted some of the key features of the new legislation impacting income taxes, estate planning, nonprofits, and businesses. Our goal is to help you make informed, tax-efficient decisions tailored to your unique circumstances.

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Do you own or plan to buy or sell a home on Cape Cod?

Title 5 regulations, enacted in 2023, set new septic system requirements for property owners in Natural Resource Areas (NSAs), notably in Barnstable County. As of July 7, 2025, all 15 towns in the county filed Notices of Intent for Watershed Permits, so most homeowners won’t need to install IA systems before 2030.

Bridging Generational Divides

A topic that is always top of mind for us—Hemenway & Barnes will be conducting a training workshop on “Harnessing Intergenerational Perspectives on Work and Wealth to Build Future-Forward Legacies” at The Family Firm Institute Global Conference on October 31. We will share our research with you in future HuB newsletters.

Music and Celebration at the Greenagers' Summer Gala

It was a beautiful night for music, stories, and community at Greenagers’ 2nd Annual Summer Gala and benefit concert to support youth environmental stewardship and trades training programs.

Sweat for Good Games 2025

The competition was fierce and the crowds were loud during the Lip Sync Battle and dance party at the Positive Track 2025 Sweat for Good Games on September 27 at Whaleback Mountain. The games supports young people changing the world through Positive Tracks' free programming.