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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Whether you are a buyer, a seller, a lender, or an agent representing either side, it’s hard to overstate the importance of communication in real estate transactions. An attractive property and a…

Hint: It Can! Speak With an Attorney To Learn Your Options If you’ve done any estate planning research, you’ve likely seen the word “probate” and all the scary adjectives surrounding it. So…