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12/04/2025

Congrats to Jennifer DiCarlo and Briana Kantarevic for both making Boston Magazine's Top Lawyers 2025 list! 🎉Boston Magazine@

10/31/2025

🎃 "The Haunting of Unwritten Wills" – A Halloween Tale of Estate Planning Gone Wrong 👻

This Halloween, beware… not of ghosts or goblins, but of the chilling consequences of not having an estate plan.

Eleanor lived in a beautiful Victorian home with her beloved cats and a collection of antique dolls. But Eleanor never wrote a will. When she passed, her estate became a legal horror story:

• Her estranged nephew inherited everything—even though she wanted her best friend to have the house.
• Her pets were sent to a shelter.
• Her cherished belongings were sold off to strangers.
All because she didn’t leave behind a clear plan.

At Pivot Legal Group, we help you avoid the real-life nightmares that come from dying intestate (without a will). Whether it’s protecting your family, your pets, or your legacy, we make sure your wishes don’t vanish into the night.

🕸️ Don’t let your estate become a ghost story. Contact us today to create a plan. (978) 744-4500

09/06/2025

What is a disclaimer of property? Learn more from Pivot Legal Group on this important topic.

Most people assume that if you inherit something, you’ll automatically accept it. But did you know you can actually say “no thanks” to an inheritance? In Massachusetts, that’s called a disclaimer of interest. It’s a lega...

08/14/2025

https://pivotlegalgroup.com/f/how-buyers-can-limit-their-deposit-risk-in-real-estate-deals

In most real estate transactions, the deposit (or earnest money) is one of the first checks a buyer writes — and the first sum at risk if things go wrong. While deposits show the seller you’re serious, they also tie up y...

08/12/2025

Down payment vs. deposit - not the same thing. Here's what you need to know.

In a real estate transaction, buyers often hear two terms — down payment and deposit — used as if they’re interchangeable. While both involve money you put toward buying a property, they’re not the same thing. Understand...

08/09/2025

Good news for Mass. tenants!

Moving in Massachusetts just got a little less painful for your wallet. As of August 1, 2025, a new state law bans landlords and brokers from charging renters a broker fee—unless the renter actually hired the broker them...

08/08/2025

Hear what Attorney Jennifer DiCarlo recently had to say about the new Massachusetts Home Inspection law in an article featured on the Gold Coast Mortgage website:

Jennifer DiCarlo of Pivot Legal Group shares insights into the 2025 Massachusetts home inspection law, which protects homebuyers inspections.

07/22/2025

Questions? Call us (978) 744-4500
https://pivotlegalgroup.com/

07/10/2025

🏡 New Massachusetts Law: You Can’t Be Pressured to Waive a Home Inspection

Starting July 1, 2025, Massachusetts law now prohibits sellers and their agents from requiring or encouraging buyers to waive a home inspection just to get their offer accepted.

At our office, we’ve always believed home inspections are a smart move — for both buyers and sellers. Now the law agrees.

💡 Here’s what it means:

Sellers can’t demand or prefer offers that skip the inspection.

Buyers can’t be expected to waive their inspection rights to stay competitive.

Exceptions apply for auctions and certain family sales, but most transactions are covered.

This is great news for anyone buying a home — no more feeling like you have to take a risk just to have your offer considered.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling, reach out. We’re here to help you navigate the new rules with confidence.

📞 Message us or call to learn more.

06/23/2025

04/08/2025

When it comes to protecting your financial future, Massachusetts courts are generally supportive of both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements—provided they meet certain legal standards. Here’s a quick overview of why t...