The Massachusetts Homestead Act has been protecting homeowners from losing their homes due to such things as an automobile accident or credit card debt.  Recent changes to the law have given the homeowner even more protection.  For more information read Stephanie Ebberts article in the Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/03/14/beginning_this_week_homestead_act_strengthens_protection/ 
   
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