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Clear And Marketable Title: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
Every time someone in Massachusetts sells real estate, the paperwork usually specifies that they will provide good, clear, and marketable title to the buyer. It may sound like a bunch of meaningless…
How to Leave Property to Adult Children
Many homeowners transfer ownership of their house to one or more of their adult children, or make a child a co-owner of the home. Is this a good idea? While the transfer…
Estate Planning Strategies for Single Mothers
Single parents have so many things to think about on any given day, including bills, homework, clubs, sports, work, chores, errands, and more. Single moms especially seem to have more to do…
What You Need To Know About Irrevocable Trusts in MA
If you’ve considered creating a trust as part of your estate plan, you should learn more about irrevocable trusts in MA. Irrevocable trusts allow you to leave behind an inheritance that bypasses…
The People Behind the Scenes in a Real Estate Transaction
The Appraiser, Credit Reporting Agency, Town Building Inspector, Surveyor, Title Examiner, Tax Collector, and more Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes during a real estate transaction? At Jordan…
Deed Stamps in Massachusetts
Many first-time home sellers in Massachusetts are unaware they need to pay deed stamps, also known as excise tax, stamp tax, conveyance tax, or transfer tax. Besides the real estate commission, deed…
If I Have a Trust, Do I Still Need a Will?
Since most people who create revocable trusts have established plans to avoid probate, they tend to assume they no longer need a will. In a perfect world, they wouldn’t. But we don’t…
Estate Planning Tips for New Moms to Protect Their Child’s Future
Becoming a new mom is a joyous and exciting event. You’ve spent months designing the nursery, choosing books and toys, and picking out a name for your little one. But don’t forget…
The Importance of Creating a Will and Trust After Having a Child
If you’ve recently had a baby, it’s easy to become swept up in all the emotions that come with being a new parent. When you have a child, it’s a good time…