This form is a simple model for a bill of sale for personal property used in connection with a business enterprise. Adapt to fit your circumstances.
This form is a simple model for a bill of sale for personal property used in connection with a business enterprise. Adapt to fit your circumstances.
Although a disclosure statement is not required, the state does mandate the disclosure of two types of information to any prospective buyer: the existence and hazards of lead paint, and the presence of a septic system on the property. Sellers in Massachusetts must disclose the presence of lead to prospective buyers.
Writing your own contracts is perfectly possible, and legal. But it's also an incredibly bad idea. There's two reasons for this: Property law is complicated. Because it's such a fundamental part of legislation, it's often lots and lots of different laws layered on top of each other.
In Massachusetts, the sale of real estate during probate is subject to court approval. The personal representative (executor), in addition to many other duties, is responsible for handling the sale. This includes listing the property, accepting an offer, and seeking court approval before the sale can be finalized.
California: Real estate attorneys are not essential for closing but may be advised by your real estate agent.
That's why it's smart for FSBO sellers to engage a real estate attorney, even though they're not required to by the state. (Massachusetts law does require that an attorney be present at closing, but this is often the attorney representing the buyer's mortgage lender.)
Massachusetts law does require an attorney to be present to oversee a real estate closing. However, this is typically the lawyer representing the buyer's mortgage lender — you as a home seller are not required to enlist your own attorney.
So, do all heirs have to agree to sell the property in Massachusetts? No, but it's ideal for all owners to be on the same page regarding the sale.
Massachusetts Tenant Notification Requirements: For fixed-term leases the proper notice period is generally 3 months. Still, if rent is payable at intervals of less than 3 months, the notice period can be equal to 30 days or the interval period, whichever is longer.
Taxpayers may exclude up to $250,000 of capital gain (or $500,000 if filing jointly) on the sale of a principle residence. This exclusion from gross income may be taken any number of times, provided the home was the filer's primary residence for an aggregate of at least two of the previous five years.
What is the Massachusetts Capital Gains Tax? Capital gains in Massachusetts are taxed at one of two rates. Most long-term capital gains, are taxed at a tax rate of 5.00%. Short-term capital gains, which are realized in less than a year, are taxed at a rate of 8.50%.