Reciprocal Powers of Attorney--They can be useful but many times require structure - 11/17/11 06:22 PM
I generally recommend reciprocal Powers of Attorney to all couples for whom I prepare Estate Plans. My 44 years of experience in the estate planning and probate area have convinced me that a properly drafted Power of Attorney can be a powerful cost-saving instrument in the event that a husband or wife sustains a stroke or other crippling disorder that limits their ability to function at the level they functioned prior to the disabling event. The Power of Attorney can permit the surviving healthy spouse to act for the disabled spouse without enduring the expensive and time-consuming process of being appointed … (0 comments)

The Chosen--Learning from your Successes - 11/14/11 05:55 PM
I am a practicing Massachusetts real estate attorney. I am a licensed Massachusetts realtor. I am a trained Massachusetts divorce mediator. I have many clients and many engagements. There are also many engagements which I would like to have had and did not. There was a time when I fretted over the deals I did not get, or the times when a potential client selected someone else to assist him, her or them. I do not do that anymore. Rather, I concentrate on the deals and engagements I have received and try a type of “reverse engineering” to see why I … (0 comments)

Lawyer's Letters--Raising the stakes - 11/13/11 09:34 AM
Lawyers are often the focal point of disputes between neighbors, family members, business associates and virtually any combination of personalities. While it is not always the case that people use my services for non-confrontational matters [estate plans, home purchases or setting up businesses], people many times consult with me, because they are unhappy with a situation and want resolution.
I cannot tell you how many times people have consulted with me, and the first thing they wish to do is start a lawsuit against another person or entity. I can tell you, from many years of experience, that lawsuits are … (4 comments)

All About Easements - 11/03/11 07:50 PM
                    Easements come in all shapes and sizes. Easements can be consensual and in writing, and there are times when easements are “prescriptive” and act in much the same manner as adverse possession. A well drafted easement can give protection to abutting properties. A poorly drafted easement can give rise to disputes and bad feelings among neighbors. There follow a few thoughts about easements, which you may one day find helpful to solve issues which arise affecting your real estate.
          1. What is an easement? An easement is a right affecting property which affects usage but does not convey ownership, … (5 comments)

 
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Elliott S. Topkins Massachusetts Real Estate and Title Atty

Boston, MA

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Realtor's Resource Blog is dedicated to furnishing current strategy and information to the Massachusetts real estate community of professionals and to out of state realtors and REO and relocation companies who need excellent representation in Massachusetts. My law firm, Topkins & Bevans, can cover the entire state of Massachusetts. I hope to use my 40 years of hands-on real estate experience to assist you and your Massachusetts Buyers and Sellers.


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