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Am I allowed to close without an attorney?
You can buy the home without retaining a lawyer. Whether or not it's wise to do so is a separate matter; many would say that it is not, especially when the seller has a lawyer.
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What is required to record a deed in the registry of deeds?
You would need deed that is prepared and executed in proper form. If the seller is not preparing a deed, you should consider using a real estate professional or your own lawyer to prepare the deed.
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Is there anything except the quitclaim deed (prepared by the seller) and recording fee?
You should insist upon a warranty deed.
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Do I have to record the certificate of municipal lien (CML)?
It is routine in Massachusetts for a Municipal Lien Certificate to be recorded along with the new deed following a real estate sale. The filing is for your protection.
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Am I allowed to prepare Closing Disclosure myself without an attorney?
A Closing Disclosure provides information about a mortgage loan. You have indicated that there is no loan.
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Is the seller responsible for his part...
His part of what?
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...or will I have to figure out prepaid taxes and water minimum for him?
Obviously, you would want to figure out taxes and prorate taxes for the year, such that you only pay taxes post-closing.
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Are there any other documents besides Closing Disclosure and recording of the deed and CML that are my (buyer's responsibility)?
Mortgage closings often involve a large stack of legal documents. What you may or will need in your case is not something I'm going to guess about in the abstract.