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What You Need To Know About Irrevocable Trusts in MA

May 19, 2023

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

May 9, 2023

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

May 4, 2023

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?

April 26, 2023

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

April 20, 2023

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

April 12, 2023

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…

The Mortgage Financing Contingency Clause

April 5, 2023

Real estate sales are usually subject to many contingencies, and the mortgage financing contingency is one that often causes considerable headaches for buyers and sellers. At the most basic, a mortgage contingency…

What To Do With Our Deed Now That We Are Divorced

March 31, 2023

The divorce decree doesn’t take care of everything. You often need to take extra steps to protect your financial interests. This is particularly true when it comes to any real estate you…

When Offers to Purchase Are Enforceable

March 27, 2023

Most of the time, when you offer to buy something, you can’t be held to that offer. Usually the offer must be accepted, and some form of consideration must change hands to…