Easton, MA Real Estate News

From October 1, 2014 through November 6, 2014, there have been 16 single family homes sold in Easton, MA  02375 02356.    There are currently 76 single family homes on the market in Easton, MA  02375 02356.   Median sold price: $351,500.00    Average sold price: $436,313.00    On average, it has... 11/06/2014

From September 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014, there have been 13 single family homes sold in Easton, MA  02375 02356.    There are currently 89 single family homes on the market in Easton, MA  02375 02356.   Median sold price: $419,900.00      Average sold price: $446.115.00    On average, ... 10/02/2014

From August 1, 2014 through August 31, 2014, there have been 14 single family homes sold in Easton, MA  02375 02356.  There are currently 85 single family homes on the market in Easton, MA  02375 02356. Median sold price: $483,750.00  Average sold price: $526,575.00  On average, it has taken 80 ... 09/02/2014

The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an estate planning lawyer and elder law attorney in Easton, MA. Website:  vonweisslaw.com There are several non-tax reasons for utilizing trusts such as asset protection; avoiding probate; creditor protection; protection for the surviving s... 05/02/2014

The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an estate planning lawyer and elder law attorney in Easton, MA. Website:  vonweisslaw.com What if there is a Will, but the surviving spouse was left nothing or a token amount?   Under Massachusetts law, can you disinherit your spouse?   A p... 05/01/2014

The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney.   Website:  vonweisslaw.com Who can be the personal representive (formerly known as executor)? The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012.  Under... 04/30/2014

Easton, MA  02375, 02356, 02334, 02357 Market Statistics: From April 1, 2014 through April 30, 2014, there have been 11 single family homes sold in Easton, MA  02375 02356, 02334, 02357.  There are currently 95 single family homes on the market in Easton, MA  02375 02356, 02334, 02357. Median so... 04/30/2014

The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney.   Website:  vonweisslaw.com What is the Adult Foster Care (also called Adult Family Care) Program? Adult Foster Care (also called Adult Family Care) is a program that enables elders who c... 03/30/2014

The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney.   Website:  vonweisslaw.com What is the Home and Community Based Frail Elder Waiver (Waiver) Program?    Elders who are clinically in need of nursing home care and meet the asset limits ... 03/30/2014

The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney.   Website:  vonweisslaw.com What is the Home Care Program?   The Home Care Program is for elders with limited income and with low-to-moderate needs in terms of in-home services. The prog... 03/30/2014

I am often asked "How does my divorce affect my estate plan?"  The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012. Before the MUPC, Massachusetts law provided that divorce revoked the provisions in favor of a former spouse in a pre-existing Will (the former spouse... 02/04/2014

Another Satisfied Homebuyer: Congratulations to the New Owners of 542 Foundry Street, Easton, MA   These home buyers found us through our ratings on Angie's List.  They first contacted me back in June.  They were doing their research - not wanting to buy for several months.  They already owned a ... 02/03/2014

Website:  vonweisslaw.com  What happens if the will is older than the marriage?  The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012.  Before the MUPC, Massachusetts law provided that marriage invalidates a will in its entirety unless "it appears from the will that... 01/30/2014

Website:  vonweisslaw.com The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012. Before the MUPC, Massachusetts law provided that a child not included in the will (“omitted child”), or their descendant(s) in certain circumstances, may elect (by filing a timely claim)... 01/29/2014

What happens when a child is omitted from the parent's Will? Website:  vonweisslaw.com The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012. Before the MUPC, Massachusetts law provided that a child not included in the will (“omitted child”), or their descendant(s) i... 01/27/2014

The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney. Website:  vonweisslaw.com Why is it that some nursing homes mislead elders about MassHealth (also known as Medicaid)?  Recently, a nursing home told my client (let's call her Mrs. Elder) ... 01/26/2014

Website:  vonweisslaw.com The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012. Before the MUPC, Massachusetts law provided that a child not included in the will (“omitted child”), or their descendant(s) in certain circumstances, may elect (by filing a timely claim)... 01/19/2014

Easton, MA  02375 02356, 02334, 02357 Market Statistics: From January 1, 2013 through January 8, 2014, there have been 227 single family homes sold in Easton, MA  02375 02356, 02334, 02357.  There are currently 53 single family homes on the market in Easton, MA  02375 02356, 02334, 02357. Median... 01/08/2014

Website:  vonweisslaw.com The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012.  The MUPC contains certain family protection provisions meant to assist with the immediate support of surviving spouses and children. One such family protection provision is the exempt p... 01/06/2014

Website:  vonweisslaw.com  What happens if the will is older than the marriage?  The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012.  Before the MUPC, Massachusetts law provided that marriage invalidates a will in its entirety unless "it appears from the will that... 01/02/2014