Franklin Real Estate Law Blog
Handling real estate in the second marriage
Estate planning is crucial, especially for people who had kids in the previous marriage. This ensures that the children do not get disinherited, and the spouse does not feel left out. The stakes are higher if one does not plan their estate after remarrying. According...
Understanding different types of trusts
Depending on your estate planning goals, establishing a trust could be an important step in your personal process. Trusts protect your assets and preserve your wealth for the next generation. With a trust, you establish an account with a trustee who holds assets on...
What are your rights as a tenant?
If there is one thing you should know about leases is that they are a bilateral agreement, meaning that the landlord is going to give you possession of his property. In return, you must meet certain contractual obligations. But it doesn't stop there. According...
Do you need help choosing a power of attorney?
You have started putting your estate plan together, but you find it hard to decide on a power of attorney. Your decision puts a single person in charge of your health and your finances should you ever become incapacitated. How do you decide who should have such...
Buyers: Should you be notified of a death in the home?
Death is an uncomfortable subject for many Massachusetts residents. In fact, some home buyers are hesitant to purchase property in which someone has died. This is not entirely unreasonable. Depending on the neighborhood or circumstances surrounding the event, you may...
A new business real estate deal may be a first in the area
Commercial real estate sales are important to the local economy in Massachusetts. When a deal goes through, it means new business in the area. In some cases, it may even mean a new type of business that will help the area grow and thrive. This is the case with a...
Do you need a will if you are young?
If you are like many Massachusetts residents, you may think that estate planning is only important for parents or elderly people ready to retire. However, creating a will is vital, even if you are a young person without a spouse, children or significant financial...
What house financing options are available?
To purchase residential real estate in Massachusetts involves a lot of thought to financing. When looking through the real estate market, you will find that there are a number of different types of sales. In addition to sale types, there are plenty of financing...
Simple legal tips to consider when closing on a home
Homeownership is one of life’s biggest milestones, and you likely want the process to be as smooth, worry-free and efficient as possible. With this in mind, here are the things you need to take into consideration before closing on the house of your dreams. Deal with...
What are tips on buying your first home?
Residents in Massachusetts who are looking into buying your first home will likely benefit from some good tips and tricks for navigating the housing market. Once you are aware of some of them, the house-hunting process can be easier. One of the first things to do is...
