What is a Massachusetts Cohabitation Agreement? Massachusetts law does not recognize common law marriage. So when couples who have been living together (or cohabiting) decide to break up or when one suddenly dies, there is no “rule book” that controls…
Why Second Marriage Estate Planning is Critical When you get remarried in Massachusetts having an estate plan becomes even more critical because without proper legal planning state law will control how your assets get passed on. If you have children…
Massachusetts Does Not Recognize Common Law Marriage Massachusetts does not recognize the doctrine of “common law” marriage. It doesn’t matter how many years you’ve lived together, it could be 7 years or 70 years, you cannot have a marriage under…
Living Together: Does Massachusetts Recognize Common Law Marriage? All across the United States people of all ages are making a choice to live together in a long-term, committed relationship. Some simply call it “living together.” Some call it “cohabiting.” Lately…
I’m in a Second Marriage. Is Estate Planning Really All That Important? Simple answer: it’s probably MORE important now in your second marriage than it was in your first. In most second marriages, each spouse comes into the new relationship with…
Why would a bank approve a Massachusetts short sale? 2nd Marriage Estate Planning Attorney Ep. 4 of “2nd Marriage Estate Planning“ Will a Massachusetts bank approve a short sale? Andrew Garcia of Phillips Garcia Law answers this question in the…
Episode 3 of “2nd Marriage Estate Planning” where Andrew Garcia continues to answer a viewer’s questions regarding her debt due to a short sale in Massachusetts. Does her debt now lie on the shoulders of her new husband as well?…
What happens during a Massachusetts short sale? Episode 2 of “2nd Marriage Estate Planning” with Attorney Andrew Garcia What Happens During a Massachusetts Short Sale? Watch Episode 1: What is a short sale in Massachusetts?
What is a Short Sale in Massachusetts? Estate planning for 2nd Marriages The first episode of our series “2nd Marriage Estate Planning” for Massachusetts residents. Attorney Andrew Garcia of SouthCoast Estate Planning has extensive knowledge and expertise in family estate…
The Importance of Writing a Will More than half of Americans die without leaving a will. Without a will or any legal arrangement state laws will control how your assets and finances will be passed onto you loved ones. But…