By Cathleen Summers We are often contacted by clients and asked to explain the homestead law here in Massachusetts. What are the advantages of declaring a homestead on my home? Can I claim a homestead on my second home? This article will provide you with the most current information regarding the homestead law, including a […]
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State’s homestead law and newly enacted changes
Posted on 24 February 2011.
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New state homestead law gives expanded protection
Posted on 20 January 2011.
By Linda T. Cammuso Until now, Massachusetts homeowners had to choose between homestead protection — which safeguards the equity in one’s home from attachment by general creditors — or the benefits of owning their home in a trust. That changed on Dec. 14, when Gov. Deval Patrick signed the state’s pension reform bill into law, […]
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