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Below please find the Declaration of Homestead forms, a Simple Guide to the Massachusetts Homestead Act, and brochures in English, Spanish, or Portuguese which provide information regarding the Homestead Act in greater detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Homestead Forms<\/h3>\n
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Declaration of Homestead \u2013 Natural Person (.pdf)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Declaration of Homestead \u2013 Trustee(s) (.pdf)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A Simple Guide to the
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  1. What is a Homestead<\/u>?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The Massachusetts Homestead Act (M.G.L. c. 188) is a law that protects Massachusetts homeowners from having their homes sold to pay unsecured creditor\u2019s claims, such as utility bills, credit cards and lawsuits.<\/p>\n

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    1. Am I Eligible<\/u>?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      You must own a home in Massachusetts and that home may be a:<\/p>\n