Real Estate: Law Offices of Richard J. De Angelis, LLC and predecessors have been providing the highest quality of legal services to buyers, sellers and lenders in central and eastern Massachusetts for over 30 years. It has extensive experience representing builders and developers in the acquisition of vacant land, regulatory permitting before zoning, planning and other land use boards and commissions, licensing, appellate review of decisions of local boards and commissions, as well as the division and development of land. If you are about to enter into a real estate transaction, whether as a first time homebuyer, the developer in a complex commercial real estate transaction or in some other capacity, always seek the advice, guidance and experience of competent legal counsel. The Law Office of Richard J. DeAngelis, LLC can assist you in coordinating, implementing and concluding the transaction as well as in selecting and establishing the business entity most appropriate for the acquisition or development of real estate. The firm will develop and coordinate presentations to be made to local boards or commissions to accomplish the issuance of required permits and licenses. It will also provide guidance to insure compliance with all of the requirements and procedures necessary to complete the purchase or sale of a business, the lease of business space, the creation of a business entity, as well as a variety of other tasks requiring legal advice. In providing these services the hallmark of the firm is its dedication to the needs of each client and the professional manner in which each legal task is performed. All client relationships are characterized by the utmost courtesy and respect. The Law Office of Richard J. DeAngelis, LLC has coordinated the issuance of permits, licenses and approvals and the purchase, sale, lease and mortgage for many businesses and properties located in the Golden Triangle area of Route 9 and Route 30 in Framingham, Massachusetts. Members of the firm have the expertise required to complete transactions involving commercial properties such as restaurants, auto dealerships, franchise fast food operations, and shopping centers, as well as those involving the transfer or lease of single family residences, condominiums and vacant land. The firm represents several condominium associations and provides assistance to them in connection with a variety of legal issues including the collection of unpaid common area fees and expenses. Estate Planning : The firm will assist you in planning for the distribution of assets at death and minimizing or eliminating Massachusetts and federal estate taxes. We will accomplish the release of estate tax liens to clear the title to real estate to effectuate its sale. We will provide advice on the most current estate planning techniques and strategies. Clients who have become disabled or are unable to conduct their affairs are given thoughtful advice about the options which may be available to them, how best to coordinate the disposition of their property, or how to become qualified to serve as guardian or conservator of an elderly or disabled person. Many estates consist entirely of non-probate assets such as life insurance and annuities, retirement accounts, joint or trustee bank or savings accounts, and other jointly owned real and personal property. The probate process may not be required for the transfer of these assets. Family Law: The firm represents individuals in connection