- Divorce
- Business DisputesIn the business law area, the Firm is capable of handling matters ranging from the incorporation of small startup businesses to forming LLCs and drafting operating agreements. The Firm assists corporate officers, LLC managers, and general partners with day to day management matters in addition to handling routine business filings. The Firm has significant experience in handling a variety of business related transactions affecting or secured by real estate.
- Business Transactions9. SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR COMPLIANCE. We call your attention to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 148, You may be required to execute a certification at the closing that you have inspected the installation of the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and are satisfied as to compliance with this law. You should contact the sellers and insure that they have obtained, and will bring with them, a current certification from the city or town fire department relative to the installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The foregoing may not apply in certain commercial transactions. If you are unsure of the applicability of this law, please check with your counsel or contact our office.
- Real Estate LitigationGill Devine P.C. is one of the premiere real estate law firms in Massachusetts representing lenders, buyers and sellers in thousands of residential and commercial real estate transactions each year. Our dedicated staff utilizes their experience and state-of-the-art technology to deliver a superior customer service experience.
- Real Estate TransactionsFounded on the belief that all clients deserve the best customer service and personalized attention, we are dedicated to delivering quality legal advice every day. We invite you to familiarize yourself with out Firm through our website and ask that you call or e-mail us to discuss how we can help you with your real estate transaction.
- Easement
- Land Use and Zoning
- Condominium LawThe Firm also represents real estate developers, contractors, lenders and buyers and sellers of commercial real estate. In addition to the drafting and negotiation of offers and purchase and sale agreements for commercial transactions, the Firm handles commercial closings, construction loans, condominium conversions and leases.
- Estate PlanningTHE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED ONLY TO GIVE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE THREE COMMON WAYS OF HOLDING TITLE AND IS NOT PROVIDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADVISING YOU HOW TO TAKE TITLE. IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS DESIRED ABOUT CREDITORS RIGHTS AGAINST THE TITLE, ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES WITH RESPECT TO ESTATE PLANNING AND OTHER PRACTICALITIES, YOU SHOULD SEEK LEGAL COUNSEL FROM YOUR ATTORNEY OR RETAIN AN ATTORNEY FOR ADVICE IN THESE MATTERS.
- WillsThe Firm provides legal services in the estate planning area by preparing simple wills, powers of attorney and health care proxies. The Firm also provides referrals for more complicated estate tax planning including assisting elderly clients and their families with Medicaid eligibility and planning for long term care. Referrals are also available for trust, probate and estate administration matters including advice regarding the management of the affairs of a decedent and completion of all probate court requirements.
- Power of Attorney6. POWER OF ATTORNEY: If there is a power of attorney involved, please send our office a copy of the power of attorney document prior to the closing. The use of the power of attorney will have to be approved by our client and then the form and content thereof must be reviewed by our office. In any event, the deed transferring title from you to the Buyer must be signed by you in the original and notarized.
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureEven though the buyer may be asked to pay for the lender’s title insurance protection, the lender’s policy of title insurance does not protect the buyer and a claim can only be made if the lender suffers a financial loss because of a title defect that adversely affects a foreclosure of the buyer’s mortgage. There have been many of defects in titles which could not be revealed by an examination of the public records. These defects usually arise at a time after the transaction has taken place and purchasers can suffer significant losses as a result of them. That is why owner’s title insurance makes a great deal of sense.
- Tax LawTitle Abstract – Includes the physical review of the title to your property in the Registries of Deeds and Probate, including bankruptcy and tax matters where available.