More than 20 states, including Massachusetts, require an attorney to be involved during real estate closings by law – so, yes, you do need an attorney in this state when you’re buying or selling. This is true even when you sell your home with an agent or on your own....
Year: 2022
Do I need to add a trust to my estate plan?
Some people only include one document in their estate plans. They use a simple will and nothing else. Wills are effective for naming beneficiaries for specific assets and appointing guardians for minor children. However, they certainly have their limitations. There...
Why financial planners and lawyers should work together
A good estate plan takes into considerations all aspects of a person’s life, from their current assets to their financial outlook in the future. For this reason, it’s important for financial planners and lawyers to work together and build professional relationships...
Can real estate agents give their clients legal advice?
As a licensed real estate professional, you are a one-stop-shop for client advice. The people who hire you to list their properties or help them buy real estate will expect you to know everything from the timetable for closing to the approximate value of a property...
4 common estate planning mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Now that you’re in your 30s or 40s, you’re at a point where you have a good number of assets, a family to protect and more on your plate. You have a good job, and you just want to make sure that your family is protected should anything go wrong. Now is a good time to...