Why Wear a Mask?

 

 

Monday is an important day in MA because it’s when we start to roll out. Over at Stiles Law we’ve finalized our protocols on how we’re going to operate while still maintaining that the general public can’t enter our building. The outdoor office desk remains open.

If you need help with protocols for your business and how to roll your team back in, call us at 781-391-1900 to talk to Brian from our business team.

Our friends Dan and Jess at Levitate have masks if you’re looking for some.

Why wear a mask? Dr Joe is a guest today to talk about being an asymptomatic carrier and using masks to protect others.

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Remote Notary Update

Coming to you from the outdoor drive-through closing area at Stiles Law is an update on RON or Remote Online Notarization, which we had a video about a few weeks back. Massachusetts legislature passed what they’re calling Remote Ink Notarization (RIN). This helps us with handling notarization remotely. So contact us to take care of your real estate transactions or estate plans that have been on hold at (781) 319-1900.

Be smart and be kind.

Copyright © 2019 Stiles Law, All rights reserved. Stiles Law is a Massachusetts licensed law firm and all content is based on Massachusetts law. The information presented above is meant to be used for general informational purposes and it should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts.

Buying During Covid-19?

 

Buying now? What a strange spring market. Our economy is driven by real estate and although it has been somewhat disrupted, the market is still strong.

What to do if you’re looking to enter the market now as a buyer:

Be safe, not only for yourself and your family but also for your real estate professionals and your seller. Looking into vacant homes or new construction? Great. But if you’re looking for property with people living there, be super safe and understanding.

Limit in-person interaction with the seller as much as you can. Make sure your first offer is a good offer. This is no time to be low-balling; there is still high demand for long-term properties. You don’t want your offer to look foolish.

Trust your real estate professional. This is not a do-it-yourself type of situation, especially now. It’s a volatile and difficult time to navigate the market alone.

Be respectful and reasonable. Don’t expect perfection in the negotiation and balance of the transaction. Present your offer and behave as if you were the seller.

If you have any questions about buying a home, contact us by calling (781) 319-1900.

Stiles Law, with offices located in Boston and Marshfield, Massachusetts, is a firm concentrating in real estate conveyancing and mortgage lending services, representing buyers, sellers, borrowers, banks, mortgage companies, investors, builders and developers in all of their real estate and mortgage transactions. Stiles Law serves all areas of eastern Massachusetts–the North Shore, Boston, and Cape Cod, in addition to the entire South Shore, including: Plymouth, Kingston, Duxbury, Hanover, Pembroke, Marshfield, Scituate, Norwell, Cohasset, Hull, Hingham, Weymouth, Braintree, and Quincy.

Copyright © 2019 Stiles Law, All rights reserved. Stiles Law is a Massachusetts licensed law firm and all content is based on Massachusetts law. The information presented above is meant to be used for general informational purposes and it should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts.

Coronavirus PSA 2 (& Waiting on RON)

 

An update during this Corona nightmare:

We are anxiously awaiting state legislation to allow us to notarize documents virtually. At present, we are still required to meet people face-to-face to get this done. Encourage MA state reps to push through with RON or “Remote Online Notary” so we can allow everyone to do closings from the safety of their homes.

Meanwhile, drive-through closings are happening over at Stiles Law: https://bit.ly/343dcLj

As we mentioned in the past, keep vigilant about scams! Especially regarding the Payroll Protection Program. For information about this go to www.SBA.gov NOT www.SBA.com. Always double check the URL, this is an easy way to get scammed.

In other news, we’re pausing on estate planning documents for now. We can absolutely chat about your hopes and dreams while we wait, and when RON becomes available, we can facilitate those more readily. Reach out to bcote@stiles-law.com for help regarding estate planning.

If you have any other questions, contact us by calling (781) 319-1900. Stay safe.

Copyright © 2019 Stiles Law, All rights reserved. Stiles Law is a Massachusetts licensed law firm and all content is based on Massachusetts law. The information presented above is meant to be used for general informational purposes and it should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts.

Coronavirus PSA (& What to Do as a Landlord)

 

In these ever-changing times, we’ve been updating almost daily on our Facebook page. Check us out here.

We’ve been taking in information from some smart people over at the Dr. Joe Show about protocols and how to handle this virus. Something really important is to let others know who is sick. Don’t keep it on the “DL,” everyone needs to know if they have had contact with someone who tests positive so that they can protect others. Keeping that information secret will not help flatten the curve.

Now, a note to landlords: a lot of our tenants will be losing their jobs soon. How can we handle this? First and foremost, make sure to communicate with them and ask how they are doing. See what you can do to help. Secondly, you should talk about how to proceed in light of the current and near future hardships. Work together to deal with rent and mortgage and be open. Perhaps figure out what they can afford and worry about the rest later.

On a final note, we were a sponsor for the annual Marshfield Education 5K. As a result of this no longer happening, we have a lot of unused Gatorades. Since the virus may come with a heavy bout of dehydration, we would be happy to deliver these extra drinks to anyone in need of them.

If you’re feeling the symptoms, it’s Tylenol, vitamin C and hydration.

While practicing safe spacing, we’re available for your conversations virtually. No obligations. If you have any questions or concerns, contact us by calling (781) 319-1900.

Copyright © 2019 Stiles Law, All rights reserved. Stiles Law is a Massachusetts licensed law firm and all content is based on Massachusetts law. The information presented above is meant to be used for general informational purposes and it should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts.

Coronavirus Federal Relief Scams

 

Beware of financial relief scams! During this time of uncertainty, our elders are especially vulnerable to phone calls from scam artists.

Have conversations with the senior citizens in your life about not falling prey to calls regarding government-issued relief acts, like a check that may come in the mail for them. These calls will ask for banking info, social security info, etc. Remind them the government is never going to call and ask for these things.

Be diligent. Cyber attackers are coming in full force with phishing expeditions to try and fool people. Remind our senior citizens not to give out their info or be taken advantage of. They can be trusting and may believe there’s an honest person on the line.

Also consider they may have already been duped and are too embarrassed to tell anyone. We must keep the vultures at bay in this troubling time.

Phones and email lines are always open over at Stiles Law. If you have any questions about financial relief scams, contact us by calling (781) 319-1900.

Stiles Law, with offices located in Boston and Marshfield, Massachusetts, is a firm concentrating in real estate conveyancing and mortgage lending services, representing buyers, sellers, borrowers, banks, mortgage companies, investors, builders and developers in all of their real estate and mortgage transactions. Stiles Law serves all areas of eastern Massachusetts–the North Shore, Boston, and Cape Cod, in addition to the entire South Shore, including: Plymouth, Kingston, Duxbury, Hanover, Pembroke, Marshfield, Scituate, Norwell, Cohasset, Hull, Hingham, Weymouth, Braintree, and Quincy.

Copyright © 2019 Stiles Law, All rights reserved. Stiles Law is a Massachusetts licensed law firm and all content is based on Massachusetts law. The information presented above is meant to be used for general informational purposes and it should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts.