About Audrey Gardner

Audrey serves as the Operations Manager at Eckert Byrne LLC. She can be reached to coordinate meetings and is available to answer any questions and calls related to your initial consultation or design meeting. It is her utmost priority to make sure that clients are well taken care of throughout their entire estate planning process.

A Warm Welcome!

A Warm Welcome! Dear Friends, I hope you are well and healthy after a restful summer. As we ease into fall, the change of season brings new color and energy to our routines. Now in our 13th year, our practice continues to expand and offer services that reach beyond estate planning [...]

2022-12-06T16:37:10+00:00December 6th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on A Warm Welcome!

Cybersecurity Awareness

We recently had a friend of the firm reach out detailing an unfortunate phishing scam they fell prey to. While it didn’t affect our firm or any of our clients, it was nonetheless unsettling news. The target was tech savvy, knowledgeable in their field of finance, and always cautious. Sadly, it seems that as the technology around us becomes more advanced, so do the scammers that aim to deceive honest people.

2022-05-17T17:53:15+00:00May 12th, 2022|Newsletter, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Cybersecurity Awareness

Guidance Through Changing Seasons

Joyously, it seems New England has turned the page on winter and spring is beckoning! Our Eckert Byrne family hopes you had a pleasant Easter, Passover, or Ramadan for those who celebrate. The spring season seems to bring ruminations on change, rebirth, and growth. We’ve been through a lot of changes of late as a firm and thanks to our team’s dedication and determination, that change has sprung growth and newfound purpose.

2022-04-28T19:56:55+00:00April 28th, 2022|Newsletter, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Guidance Through Changing Seasons

Happy Birthday Eckert Byrne!

April 1st is a special day here at Eckert Byrne LLC! On this day, in 2009, I took a leap of faith by creating this law firm. Eckert Byrne was founded with a vision to create a law firm that would serve clients holistically by focusing on creating plans that account for people’s loved ones/legacy and provide a pathway for an on-going relationship.

2022-04-07T18:52:38+00:00April 7th, 2022|Newsletter, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Happy Birthday Eckert Byrne!

Estate Planning for Real Estate: Don’t Forget Your Deeded Timeshares!

With our office in Cambridge, we are constantly reminded of the soaring real estate market. As I look in every direction from our Third Street office, I can see a handful of tower cranes being used in the construction of new or renovated buildings. In addition to the commercial boom, we are all very aware of the surge in residential real estate values. Many residents in and around the Boston area have owned their homes for a number of years and are witnessing value increases at unprecedented rates. For many of these homeowners, their home is one of their largest assets and they often expect to age in place. A homeowner may ask, how can I plan for passing on my legacy?

2022-03-18T16:41:16+00:00March 18th, 2022|Newsletter, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Estate Planning for Real Estate: Don’t Forget Your Deeded Timeshares!

Keep Your Digital Assets Safe and Secure with the New iPhone Legacy Contact Feature

In one of our past newsletters, we talked about the importance of keeping our digital assets safe and secure. As a firm, we’ve counseled our clients over the years to have a plan for their digital assets if incapacitated and indicate who and what their successor should have access to. I was recently reminded of our digital asset planning when I came across an article about Apple’s new Digital Legacy setting. 

2022-02-09T15:53:34+00:00February 9th, 2022|Newsletter, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Keep Your Digital Assets Safe and Secure with the New iPhone Legacy Contact Feature

Fallen Stars & Legacy

Death can be devastating, sad, and unexpected. Even if it is anticipated, the thought of knowing one will never share the same experiences with a loved one can pain the heart. A common thread found in beloved public figures when they pass, whether it be expected or unexpected, is their legacy established during life time carries on well after.

2022-03-18T16:38:03+00:00February 1st, 2022|Newsletter, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Fallen Stars & Legacy

Gifts That Cost Nothing

2021 is finally approaching its end and while life hasn’t necessarily returned to a state of normalcy (and it seems abnormal may be the new normal), there remains plenty to be grateful for. At our firm, 2021 has been a year of transitions for us.

2021-12-20T15:21:51+00:00December 20th, 2021|Newsletter, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Gifts That Cost Nothing