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When to Update Your Estate Plan Documents & Why It's Important

Everyone should consider having an estate plan, and everyone with an estate plan should periodically revisit their plan...

Matthew B. Lane

Individual vs. Professional Trustees: Key Factors to Consider in Your Trustee Selection

With trusts being the preferred estate planning tool for many of our clients, we are frequently asked whether it’s...

Matthew B. Lane

What Are the Different Types of Real Estate Deeds in Massachusetts?

When it comes to transferring ownership of real estate in Massachusetts, understanding the different types of deeds is...

Matthew B. Lane

Understanding the NAR Settlement: Impact on Buyers, Sellers, and Real Estate Commissions in Massachusetts

In a significant development for the real estate industry, the National Association of Realtors (NAR), which represents...

Matthew B. Lane

Who's Who? Know All the Parties Involved in Your Estate Plan

Embarking on the journey of estate planning can feel like navigating a complex network of relationships and...

Matthew B. Lane

A Buyer's Guide to Navigating the Purchase and Sale Agreement in Real Estate Transactions

You have found the perfect house, submitted your offer, and it was accepted! While it may feel like the end of the...

Matthew B. Lane

What You Need to Know About Creating a Will or Trust in Massachusetts

While thinking about your ultimate demise is never easy, it is important to have a plan in place to ensure that your...

Matthew B. Lane

Protect Your Property: Beware of Deed Scams Targeting Homeowners

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive from our clients comes immediately following a real estate...

Matthew B. Lane

The Advantages of Holding Real Estate in an LLC

A Limited Liability Company or "LLC" is a business entity created by Massachusetts law by drafting and filing Articles...

Robert F. Cirafice

What is a Petition to Partition?

A petition to partition is an action used when a property owner wishes to sell a piece of property they own as joint...

Robert F. Cirafice