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A Massachusetts quit claim deed is used to legally transfer land and buildings in Massachusetts from a grantor (seller) to a grantee (buyer). A quit claim deed is different from a warranty deed in that it does not provide any warranty as to whether or not the title is clear before the grantor bought the…

A Massachusetts landlord’s notice to enter lets a tenant or tenants of an occupied rental property know that the landlord will be accessing the property for lawful reasonings. Massachusetts law does not dictate how much notice a landlord must provide, but best practice for a landlord is to provide a reasonable amount of notice and…

A Massachusetts non-compete agreement prohibits an individual from participating in certain activities that conflict with the employer’s protected interests. There are a number of employment protections that Massachusetts offers, including employees receiving 50% of their annual pay (pro-rated) during the non-compete period. Laws Legally Enforceable? Restrictions (Occupations and Status) Continued Employment Sale of a Business…

A MassHealth Prior Authorization Form is used by a medical office when they wish to request coverage from MassHealth for a prescription not listed on the formulary on behalf of a patient. This action is usually taken when other medications have been unsuccessful in treating their patient for a particular diagnosis. By filling and submitting…

A Massachusetts notary acknowledgment form is a document signed by a notary public to officially verify a signature on a legal document. The notary acts as a witness to the signature of the document in order to certify that the signer has signed of their own free will and is not under any duress. Once the…

The Massachusetts revocable living trust form is a document created by a person (Grantor) to safeguard their assets during their lifetime and provide instructions for distribution after they die. The Grantor will appoint a Trustee to manage the contents of the Trust; the benefit of a revocable trust is the Grantor can name themselves Trustee. Another…

A Massachusetts self-proving affidavit form is used to validate a testator’s (creator of a will) last will and testament through acknowledging signatures from witnesses in the presence of a notary public. This type of document is advantageous as it simplifies the process a court must go through to check the legitimacy of a will. Furthermore,…

Massachusetts name change forms are used to apply for a legal name change at any county court within the Commonwealth. To change the name of a minor, an adult with legal custody of the child must file the petition. For name changes following marriage or divorce, a petition is not required and can be handled…

A Massachusetts do not resuscitate (DNR or DNAR) order form is a document that patients may obtain from their doctors if, for personal or health-related reasons, they do not wish to be resuscitated. This document, which may be signed on behalf of the patient by an authorized representative, parent, or legal guardian, indicates that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) will not be used…

A Massachusetts security deposit demand letter is sent to a landlord that has failed to return a security deposit within the period permitted by law. Tenants in Massachusetts are entitled to receive their security deposit within thirty (30) days after their lease or rental agreement expires. If the landlord wishes to claim damages against the tenant…