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Protecting Our Clients and Our Closings In a Tumultuous World

When choosing a closing attorney, you need to ask: does this law firm do everything it can to protect its clients and the closing from wiring fraud and cyber crimes?

We’ve all heard horror stories of wiring fraud and protected personal information being hacked or held at ransom. Your closing attorney needs to be on the forefront of protecting clients and their transactions. Our firm has invested heavily in the latest IT systems to build a virtual fortress around our data, in partnership with TechEvolution. We have partnered with Titan Insurance in Boston to implement all available cyber insurance policies to further protect our clients and their hard-earned money. Our staff is trained in industry best practices to spot red-flags and coach our clients to be vigilant from offer to closing.

We know not all closing attorneys are taking these measures. They should be. We want you to rest assured that your closing is in good, safe hands with The Law Office of Edward Fegreus.

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If you have any questions about title insurance, please give us a call at (617) 737-9100 or send us an email: closings@fegreuslaw.com

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Fegreus & Broderick, LLP

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Boston, Massachusetts 02110
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Wondering if you can sell a house out of an estate Wondering if you can sell a house out of an estate? 🏡 Here’s a quick rundown.

A well-prepared estate plan makes selling a property much easier for the Personal Representative (P.R.). If the Will clearly gives the P.R. the “power of sale,” they can list and sell the home without needing court approval or permission from heirs, as long as the sale is in the estate’s best interest (i.e., no sweet-heart deals to friends and insiders).

If the “power of sale” isn't included in the Will, the P.R. has to go through the court, which can add extra time and expense.

If the property is held in a Trust, the Trustee usually has the same ability to sell without court involvement, provided the sale is in the best interest of beneficiaries. 

In either situation, the P.R. or Trustee works with real estate professionals just like any other seller, while the lawyers handle any legal documentation necessary to transfer the title smoothly.
Is a health care proxy the same as a “living wil Is a health care proxy the same as a “living will”?

No. These two documents serve different purposes. A living will provides advance instructions regarding one's medical treatment (particularly end-of-life care) that are to be followed by health care providers. Because the instructions are fixed, there is no need for an agent to act on the individual’s behalf.

A health care proxy (HCP), by contrast, appoints a representative – the health care agent – to make decisions as circumstances arise. This makes the HCP far more flexible than a living will.

It's also important to note that Massachusetts law does not recognize living wills as enforceable. However, an HCP should include “living will” provisions that give non-binding guidance to the agent regarding end-of-life decisions. For this reason, selecting an agent who will respect and carry out your wishes is essential.
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