If you have already taken steps to create a comprehensive estate plan, congratulations. You are among the very few in Massachusetts and beyond who have protected their loved ones with this process. For certain, it is not always easy to write a will, establish a trust...
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments numerous Massachusetts residents will make in their lifetime. In other words, it is a big deal and not something to rush into without doing one’s due diligence. Running a title search is part of that due diligence....
Every year, numerous Massachusetts residents find themselves in precarious financial positions that make it difficult for them to make their mortgage payments. Rather than lose their home to foreclosure, which can have a devastating impact on one’s credit score, there...
Most Massachusetts residents purchase residential property intending to use it for their primary residence. At some point, though, a need or want arises to turn that residence into a rental property. There is a lot to do to get a home ready to rent out. The to-do list...
Many Massachusetts residents refuse to put estate plans together until they reach their retirement years, but not you. You created an estate plan early because you wanted to make sure you, your family and your assets were protected should the unthinkable happen. While...
Whether you have just started to draft a commercial lease or you are reviewing a lease before signing, there are many different issues you need to take into consideration. If you run a business or have commercial property you want to rent, the details of a rental...
Finding a commercial property that meets the needs of your business may take months or even years. Once you have completed your due diligence and found the perfect commercial property, your next step is to review, negotiate and sign a lease. Yes, negotiating is a step...
There are many legal components to the process of buying a house. An experienced real estate lawyer can be helpful in many ways, especially for first-time homebuyers. Real estate attorneys help you navigate the paperwork, title issues, mortgage details, legal...
An open house is the perfect time to get to a know a property to determine whether it is right for you. It also provides an opportunity to look for any potential defects or issues. According to Realtor.com, home buyers attending an open house should look out for the...
A will instructs the probate court on how to distribute your assets and property to your beneficiaries. Your named executor oversees the transfer of your property's ownership; he or she also has responsibility for settling your debts and taxes. As noted by Kiplinger...
