Q: I have 2 abutting properties purchased 20 years apart which I would like to combine into one parcel. Where do I begin?
One parcel abuts a private road, the other is landlocked. They are in Barnstable County. The parcel abutting the road was purchased and meets the requirements for a proper right-of-way to the second parcel to which it is attached at the other end. I would like to combine the parcels into one giving access to the road. Both are owned by the same person. Is there a way to do this?
A:
This process is at the municipal level first. Hire an experienced real estate attorney, they will tell you to get a new plan done by a land surveyor to show the changes you want approved, and then help you get it approved by the town planning board. For example, here are the regulations and forms for Falmouth: http://www.falmouthmass.us/387/Subdivision-Zoning---Forms-Regulations
After town planning board approval your real estate attorney will record the plan and new deed (which your attorney will draft) with the registry of deeds to complete the process.
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