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Real Estate Law

  • Purchase & Sell Real Estate
  • Refinance Your Mortgage
  • Homestead Protection

Real estate law encompasses the purchase and sale of real property, meaning land and any structures on it. The real estate lawyers at Melnik Law Offices are equipped to prepare and review documents relating to purchase agreements, mortgage documents, title and transfer documents.

We often hear from prospective clients, “I want to find the right residential real estate attorney near me. All the estate planning lawyers near me seem the same. How do I know which real estate closing attorney near me is the right one?” A good indication of a quality attorney, real estate or otherwise, is how they are regarded by their peers. You want an attorney recognized as a leading practitioner in their area. Melnik Law Offices are a leading firm in Western Massachusetts, respected by our peers, with a long track record of quality service.

When selecting a real estate lawyer to represent you in a real estate transaction, it is important to choose a real estate law firm with experience in all aspects of real estate transactions and real estate law. The real estate closing attorney handling your affairs should have familiarity with the customs of the local real estate bar as well as the proper role of the attorney, realtor, lender, and title insurance company for your particular transaction. This knowledge allows a real estate attorney to better answer any real estate law questions you might have and set your mind at ease. Melnik Law Offices are among the very best real estate law firms in western Massachusetts. Contact us today to set up a consultation.

It is critical that your real estate lawyer has an experienced support staff to assist in every aspect of your real estate transaction. There is no “simple” real estate transaction. Every real estate transaction presents a unique set of circumstances which must be addressed competently by an attorney experienced in real estate law. Melnik Law Offices represents clients for all types of real estate transactions, including sales, purchases, mortgage refinancing, commercial leases and development. Its highly experienced and detail-oriented support staff play a vital role in helping your real estate lawyer handle your transaction in a professional and cost-effective manner. When your real estate transaction is being handled by the Melnik Law Offices, you will be represented by a competent professional in a responsive manner with attention to detail. Melnik Law Offices will always give your important real estate transaction the attention it deserves, including:

  • Residential Real Estate Purchase Transactions:  Purchasing a home, whether it is a single family home, condominium or co-op apartment is an exciting and hopeful time for buyers, but it is also a stressful time fraught with financial risks which are not readily apparent to someone without legal training and experience in residential real estate transactions. It is important for a home buyer, especially a first-time home buyer, to choose a real estate attorney who will give personal attention to the purchase at every stage of the transaction. Melnik Law Offices will attend to every detail of the purchase including the negotiation of the contract, interfacing with the realtor and mortgage lender, reviewing the title search, acquiring title insurance, reviewing proposed closing and mortgage documents, dealing with in-ground oil tank issues and other environmental issues, preparation of closing statements, negotiation of closing adjustments, securing mortgage funds, representation at the closing, recording closing documents and securing releases of the seller’s mortgage. When Melnik Law Offices represents you in a residential real estate transaction you will have the advantage of the involvement of a seasoned and prudent real estate attorney.
  • Commercial Real Estate Purchase and Sale Transactions:  The purchase or sale of commercial real estate, whether it is an office building, retail building, multi-family residential building or industrial land or building, is a complex transaction which presents many issues which require an attorney experienced in commercial real estate law. It is important to have a real estate attorney who will devote the time and attention to your transaction in order to ensure your transaction is successful. Melnik Law Offices gives personal attention to these transactions at every stage including contract negotiations, working with the realtor and mortgage lender, review of zoning requirements and relevant local ordinances, review of the title report, analysis of restrictive covenants, reviewing current leases and tenant estoppel certificates, ordering title insurance, drafting proposed closing documents, reviewing bank mortgage documents, negotiating terms with the bank, preparation of the closing statement, negotiation of closing adjustments, securing funds from the commercial lender, representation at the closing, recording closing documents and securing releases of the seller’s mortgage and other encumbrances on title. When Melnik Law Offices represents you in a commercial real estate transaction you can rest easy knowing that your affairs are in good hands.

Prospective clients are often worried about prohibitive lawyers’ fees. The real estate law services at Melnik Law Offices are fairly and reasonably priced. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help with:

  • Purchasing Real Estate
  • Selling Real Estate
  • Condominium Declarations and By- Laws
  • Residential Mortgage Refinancing
  • Commercial Mortgage Refinancing
  • Easements and Restrictions
  • Financing Transactions
  • Land Use Planning/Development and Regulation
  • Planning and Zoning Board Approvals
  • Real Estate Subdivisions
  • Boundary Disputes
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Real Estate Partition Litigation
  • Eminent Domain
  • Easements
  • Real Estate Title Insurance

Estate Planning

  • Simple Wills
  • Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts
  • Charitable Trusts
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Health Care Proxy / Living Wills

Estate planning involves the preparations needed to manage an individual’s assets and resources in the event of their incapacitation or death. An estate planning attorney from Melnik Law Offices can guide you through the estate planning process and will ensure that your wishes are followed when it comes to the bequeathment of your assets to your duly chosen heirs. Melnik Law Offices employs lawyers experienced in constructing wills, setting up trusts, and preparing other suggested estate planning documents.

Many people avoid consulting with an estate planning lawyer because they don’t want to think about the possibility of their own death or disability. While this is very common, it shouldn’t keep you from meeting with one of our estate planning lawyers. Our estate planning attorneys stay informed of all the latest developments in estate planning news and changes in state specific estate planning laws. You may think the future is out of your control, so why worry about it now? However, when you sit down with our estate planning team, you will discover that there are steps you can take now that will give you control over what happens to you, your family, and your assets when you are unable to make those decisions yourself.

We often hear from prospective clients, “I want to find the right trust and estate planning attorney near me. All the estate planning lawyers near me seem the same. How do I know which estate planning lawyer near me is the right one?” Simply put, you want an estate planning attorney recognized as an expert in their field. Melnik Law Offices are a leading firm in Western Massachusetts, respected by our peers, with a long track record of quality service.

By meeting with an estate planning lawyer at Melnik Law Offices, you can set your mind at ease. We will help you prepare  whatever you might need, including:

  • Health Care Proxy:  This document gives the person you name the authority to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so. For example, if you are unconscious and need life-saving medical treatment, your Health Care Proxy can consent for you. Without this document, a family member may have to go through the costly and time-consuming process of asking a judge to appoint someone.
  • Financial Power of Attorney:  Who will pay your family’s living expenses if you are incapacitated following an illness or accident? With this document, you can legally designate someone to access your financial accounts so that bills can be paid. If you don’t have a financial Power of Attorney, a court proceeding would be necessary to appoint a legal representative.
  • Living Will:  Also called an advanced directive, this document spells out what measures you want to be taken to save your life if you are unable to communicate your wishes. Having this document will spare your loved ones from tough, end-of-life medical decisions.
  • Revocable Living Trust:  This type of trust allows for the management of your assets in case of your incapacity and also allows for the immediate transfer of assets to your designated heirs upon your death. Other trusts may also be available to protect your assets and your family in this situation.
  • Last Will and Testament:  This document spells out the orderly transition of your assets to your heirs, avoids family conflicts by establishing a plan that provides for the orderly handling of your estate after you pass away, and makes guardianship elections to name a caregiver for your children if something were to happen to you.

In 2015, the US Supreme Court ruled to legalize same-sex marriage. However, estate planning challenges remain for many LGBT individuals who entered into legal unions before marriage was even an option. A careful review by an estate planning attorney at Melnik Law Offices of existing estate planning documents, especially those drafted before 2015, can help you rest easy that your affairs are in proper order.

People are often worried about outrageous lawyers’ fees. The estate planning services at Melnik Law Offices are fairly and reasonably priced. Contact us today to learn more.

 Contact Melnik Law Offices to get a straightforward but thorough analysis of your planning needs and to implement the best strategies for accomplishing your goals.

Who will make important decisions on your behalf if a disability leaves you unable to do so? Without certain documents in place, expensive court proceedings may be necessary before any decisions can be made. Our pre-planning services provide options for estate planning that will permit others to have legal authority on your behalf in the event of your incapacity. This is not a pleasant possibility to confront, but you will make your own and your family’s lives much easier if you do.

Our experienced estate planning attorneys are sensitive to your concerns about the future. At our initial planning conference, we will discuss your situation and present various options for achieving them. Once a plan is crafted, we will start the drafting process. The estate plans we draft are unique to each client. Even though we help hundreds of families with estate plans every year and have seen many possible situations, we do not use cookie-cutter estate planning forms and generic estate planning checklist pdf files. We construct your estate planning documents clause by clause to tailor to your exact needs. Contact us today to take that first step towards the peace of mind you deserve as you think about your future.

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