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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…
The Mortgage Financing Contingency Clause
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
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
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…
