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Understanding the Legal Considerations in Massachusetts of Naming a Guardian for Your Child
Naming a guardian for your child in your estate plan, should you pass away before your child is of legal age, is an important step in being a responsible parent. But you…
Estate Planning Documents for High School Graduates in Massachusetts
Estate planning isn’t just for older individuals. Ideally, your child should start thinking about estate planning as soon as they turn 18. The first step to take is for high school graduates…
Don’t Buy Furniture Until After You Close
Buying a house is an exciting venture. Even if you already have a ton of household goods and furniture, you’ll still want new items to fit with the new place. But try…
What are the Alternatives to Guardianship?
When a loved one loses the ability to take care of their health or manage their own financial matters, family members often assume that they can quickly step in and be declared…
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…