Nyles Law

30+ Years Experience

MA & CT Licensed to Practice

1,000s Real Estate Closings

2 Attorneys, One Team

Who We Are

Meet Your Attorneys

The Law Office of Nyles L. Courchesne, P.C. is a real estate and estate planning practice based in Agawam, Massachusetts, serving clients across Massachusetts and Connecticut. Our team has closed thousands of real estate transactions and built estate plans that protect families for generations.

Nyles Courchesne

Owner & Attorney

Attorney Courchesne brings thirty years of real estate conveyancing experience and has assisted thousands of clients with residential and commercial property transactions, including bank-owned sales, foreclosures, and short sales. He holds a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law (1995) and a B.S. in Communication from Boston University (1992), and is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (1995) and Connecticut (2010). He has taught real estate and short-sale seminars to realtors and brokers throughout Western Massachusetts.

Katherine Milligan

Associate Attorney

Katherine Milligan brings over 12 years of experience in real estate and estate planning. She holds a J.D. from Boston University School of Law (2010) and a B.A./B.S. summa cum laude from the University of Connecticut (2007), and is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. She has closed hundreds of real estate transactions and completed estate plans for clients across the region.

Practice Area

Real Estate Services

From first-time buyers to bank-owned auctions, we handle every kind of Massachusetts and Connecticut real estate transaction.

Purchasing Real Estate

Guidance for first-time and experienced buyers alike, from offer to closing, with professional referrals along the way.

Deed Drafting

Adding a spouse or family member to a deed, or restructuring ownership as part of a long-term estate plan.

Short Sales

Negotiating with lenders and guiding clients through the paperwork to have loan obligations forgiven.

Contract Review

Careful review of purchase and sale agreements so buyers and sellers understand their rights before they sign.

Receiverships

Representation for receivers, lenders, and owners under the Massachusetts Abandoned Housing Initiative.

Refinancing

Helping clients lock in better rates and terms to reduce the cost of their mortgage.

Investors & Auctions

Support for live and online auction purchases, including receivership, condominium, bankruptcy, and tax auctions.

Free Deed Check

Not sure how your property title is held? We'll review your deed at no cost so you know exactly where you stand.

Practice Area

Estate Planning Services

Estate planning tools that preserve your assets and make sure your wishes are honored.

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Wills

Making sure your wishes are documented and carried out exactly as you intend.

Power of Attorney

Giving a trusted family member authority to make decisions on your behalf when you can't.

Health Care Proxy

Naming someone you trust to make medical decisions for you in an emergency.

Trusts

Preserving family assets and limiting tax exposure through careful, personalized trust planning.

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An Evening With Nyles Law

Plan & Sip

Estate planning doesn't have to happen in a stuffy office. Bring Nyles Law to your home for a relaxed, educational evening.

A two-hour interactive presentation covering wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, and more
Wine provided by the firm
No sales pressure, no obligation
A complimentary $500 consultation for the host
Educational handouts and follow-up resources

Host a Plan & Sip Evening

Free Resources

Homebuyer & Estate Guides

Straight answers to the questions we hear most from clients, buyers, and real estate agents.

There is nothing more important than getting the deed to your home drafted correctly and with your long-term estate planning in mind. We offer a free deed check for Massachusetts and Connecticut residents so you can confirm exactly how your title is held — a mistake in how a property is titled can cost thousands of dollars to fix later.

Common questions we help with include how to add a spouse to a deed to help a family avoid probate, and how a life estate can work as part of a broader estate plan. Careful deed drafting can be an excellent part of an estate plan, but it works best alongside other estate planning documents.

Selling property that belonged to someone who has passed away raises questions real estate agents and families ask us every week. Start by pulling the current deed and checking assessor and registry of deeds records to see whether an estate needs to be filed before the property can be sold.

If there's a will, has it been probated? Only a Personal Representative appointed by the court can sign contracts on behalf of an estate — and in Massachusetts, most wills grant that authority automatically, so check the will for the words "power of sale." We work with sellers and their agents through every step of this process.

The Massachusetts Offer to Purchase is a legally binding document, and buyers are often asked to sign it quickly — sometimes before there's time for an attorney to review it. We walk clients through what each part of the offer means, including the property description and purchase price, broker compensation, how long the offer stays open, the move to a formal Purchase and Sale Agreement, closing procedures, escrow, contingencies, and what happens if a buyer defaults.

Location & Contact

Get In Touch

Talk to Nyles Law

Call, email, or stop by our Agawam office to discuss your real estate closing or estate plan.

(413) 734-1002 [email protected]

Fax: (413) 734-0029

12 School Street, Agawam, MA 01001

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