Inheriting a House or Other Real Property? Know the Permitting Laws Before You Sell.
When a loved one dies and you inherit a house or other real property, coping with their loss is stressful enough. Not to mention the work of settling the estate. All the [...]
What Updated Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines Mean for Your Family
On December 1, 2025, updated Child Support Guidelines took effect in Massachusetts. If you are going through a divorce or modifying an existing child support order, you need to understand how these [...]
Sellers Beware: It’s No Longer Legal to Require a Buyer to Waive a Home Inspection
One of the most challenging aspects of buying a home is knowing exactly what you’re purchasing. Does the roof leak? Is the foundation sound? Is the electrical wiring in good shape? Which [...]
You Won the Lottery! Now, How Do You Protect Your Privacy and Your Cash Prize?
As you begin your holiday shopping, some of you may be purchasing lottery tickets for yourself or your loved ones for a chance to win big. If you or your recipient are [...]
Defendants Have More Rights in OUI Cases Than You Might Think
With Thanksgiving soon upon us, marking the official start of the holiday season, think twice—at least—about how much alcohol you’ve consumed before getting behind the wheel. Driving drunk is a serious offense [...]
Help! There’s an Estate Tax Lien on My Property. How Can I Have It Removed ?
As the saying goes, nothing is certain in life except death and taxes. And there’s no avoiding taxes, even after death, at least when it comes to real estate—depending on the value [...]
When Can Police Search Your Car in Massachusetts? And What If They Do?
Being stopped by the police is stressful, to say the least—especially if they ask to look inside your car. Must you let them? In Massachusetts, the police don’t need a warrant to [...]
License to Sell Real Estate Explained: What It Is and When It’s Necessary
When someone dies who owns real estate, what happens to the property? And who gets to decide? First of all, it depends on whether the decedent had a will. It also depends [...]
Facing a Potential Criminal Charge? What You Should Know About Clerk Magistrate Hearings
Unlike what you might assume from crime shows on TV, not every criminal case begins with an arrest. In some cases, the first step is actually a hearing before a clerk magistrate, [...]
Real Estate Deeds Are Best Signed in Person by the Seller. But What If That’s Not Possible?
Suppose your aging mother has decided to sell her home and move into assisted living. The sale is essential for her to afford her new accommodations. She has a buyer and a [...]
