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What Happens With Your Mortgage After a Divorce?
You’ve begun the divorce process, and now you must determine what to do with the “family house.” Understanding what happens with your mortgage after a divorce can feel overwhelming when you don’t…
Living Trusts and Taxes: You Must Prepare Properly to Minimize Estate Taxes
Most of the trusts created to minimize tax liability are irrevocable. However, the popular revocable living trust the people use to avoid probate can sometimes also be used to minimize estate tax…
What Happens if You Do Not Have a Will or Trust
People delay estate planning for many reasons. Some may say, “I’m young; I have plenty of time,” or “My children will inherit everything anyway.” Such reasoning may jeopardize your estate, sour family…
When To Hire an Attorney for a Real Estate Closing
If you’re buying or selling a property in Massachusetts, state law requires that an attorney be present at the real estate closing. This is typically the lender’s closing attorney, but buyers and…
What Are “For Informational Purposes Only” Inspections?
If you’re in the process of selling a house as the realtor or the owner, understanding “for informational purposes only” inspections is crucial. If a buyer requests this type of inspection, you…
When Estate Planning and Real Estate Collide
A revocable living trust can be a great way to handle real estate and keep it out of probate when you pass. However, there are a few key steps you need to…
What Happens to Your Digital Assets When You Pass Away?
You may be familiar with estate planning or the process of planning what will happen with your finances, real estate, retirement plans, and other assets after you pass away. However, did you…
Selling Real Estate from an Estate
If you decide to sell a home owned by an estate still in probate, you need to be careful to follow the rules so the transaction will be valid. Generally, the estate…
Don’t Lose the Value of Your Title Insurance – Get the Right Endorsement After Creating a Trust
Because I work extensively with both real estate law and estate planning, I see one common mistake people make that can cause trouble in the future. Fortunately, there’s an easy fix. Real…