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It pays to ask the price

A story from the front lines: In sum: the moral of the story is: It pays to call around and ask attorneys what they will charge for what work in each case. In this case, it was a simple probate … Continue reading

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Divorce

Divorce is so sad and unpleasant, but each party hiring an attorney to go at it is not the answer. The only ones to make out in that situation are the lawyers. If you do that, you will spend a … Continue reading

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Estate planning

For some people, probating an estate can be a waste of time and money. Probating an estate means you died owning property that didn’t automatically pass to someone on your death. It means that you have to file a bunch … Continue reading

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Review of Berkshire County attorney from AARP member

Reviews Andre Vankov via AARP Rating: 5 stars Thursday, June 15, 2017 It has been a positive experience working with Gail Garret. She has been very helpful representing us as real estate buyers. Professional, responsive, right to a point without … Continue reading

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The true measure of a man is how he exercises the power given him

Empower me to be a bold participant, rather than a timid saint in waiting, in the difficult ordinariness of now; to exercise the authority of honesty, rather than to defer to power, or deceive to get it; to influence someone … Continue reading

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Beware at real estate closing for Cybercriminals

Historically, June 30 is the busiest closing day of the year! Cybercriminals love Fridays and this one will be especially tempting for two reasons! 1. You’re busy! Will you stop to thoroughly review an email/fax with a change in wiring … Continue reading

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Title 5, repairs and selling your home

So you are selling your home, and you are discussing with your realtor what the listing price will be. Be sure to discuss your bottom line and what your position is on repairs which may be requested by the Buyer … Continue reading

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Work proceeds on Broadband

News from the Berkshire Eagle February, 2017: Mount Washington STATUS: The town is proceeding on schedule to build a fiber-to-the-home municipally owned network. Late in 2016, NextGen Telecom Services Group began to put underground wires in conduits for the network. … Continue reading

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A review from a client, despite Yelp’s opinion

I hate having to market myself, but I know I have to make people aware that I am here, what I do, how well I do it and how reasonable my rates are.  I also have to combat  my nature … Continue reading

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Efficient real estate legal services

It is great to be appreciated for good work….here is a recent comment from a client: Gail, You have been terrific, thanks very much. Tim mentioned you run the most efficient and friction-free real estate legal services in the area, … Continue reading

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