Real Estate Law and Construction Law

Massachusetts quietly amended its estate tax statute last summer. This amendment significantly changes how the tax is calculated for non-resident decedents owning Massachusetts real estate.

A revocable living trust (sometimes called a revocable inter vivos trust) is a legal arrangement you create during your lifetime to hold legal title to your assets.

Jennifer D'Amato explores the critical techniques and strategies available under Wisconsin law for post-death estate administration, examining how legal professionals can help families minimize costs, delays, and conflicts during the probate process. The article provides practical guidance on navigating the various administration options available in Wisconsin's aging population landscape.

On July 9, the FTC announced that the Department of Justice filed a complaint and proposed stipulated order against a tenant-screening company.

Purchasing a residential property with existing tenants requires careful attention to lease agreements, possession rights, and financing requirements. Understanding how tenant occupancy affects closing timelines, security deposits, and the buyer's ability to occupy or use the property can prevent costly surprises and legal complications during the transaction process.

Miami's office market presents both opportunities and risks for tenants navigating the region's rapid growth. Real Estate attorney Alexa Duarte and Savills Associate Natalie Valdez examine the forces driving office leasing activity across South Florida, from Brickell to Wynwood, and reveal the strategies tenants can use to secure favorable lease terms while avoiding costly surprises.

New York has become the first U.S. state to implement a statewide moratorium on major data center development, halting discretionary environmental permits for facilities of 50-megawatts or more for one year. Governor Hochul's Executive Order #62 directs state agencies to study and establish new regulatory frameworks addressing environmental impacts, utility costs, and community benefits, while exempting projects with permits deemed complete before July 14, 2026.

Louisiana's real estate market is experiencing unprecedented growth driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure, petrochemical expansion, and major manufacturing investments. From multi-billion dollar data centers to LNG export terminals and urban redevelopment projects, the state is attracting over $100 billion in capital investment while navigating insurance reforms and evolving energy policy.

A recently enacted provision, 10 U.S.C. Section 2808a, authorizes defense agencies to use other transaction agreements (OTAs) for military construction (MILCON) and repair projects...

Purchasing a residential property with existing tenants requires careful attention to lease agreements, possession rights, and financing requirements. Understanding how tenant occupancy affects closing timelines, security deposits, and the buyer's ability to occupy or use the property can prevent costly surprises and legal complications during the transaction process.

It’s an uncomfortable topic, but it also creates immediate legal and financial questions for surviving family members, sellers, lenders, and real estate professionals.

Recent amendments to Mass. R. Prof. C. 1.15 have significantly changed how Massachusetts law yers must handle unclaimed and unidentified funds held in IOLTA accounts.