If the home is in trust, you will need to follow the rules of the trust. The trust language will tell you what you can and cannot do as Trustee.

Even when you are named as a beneficiary in a Will, there is a process that happens in the court to get you the authority to access your father's...

Do married parents who are the only heirs of intestate get intestate's real property as tenants in common or tenancy by entirety

The default would be for the property to be tenants in common. Because you are dealing with real estate, there are specific steps required to clear...

Does becoming legal representative mean that person is responsible for bills for deceased?

If there are are assets other than insurance, you will not need to be appointed unless the insurance becomes part of the probate estate. This...

What is the difference between a power of attorney and legal guardianship.

Because your son is over 18, he is considered an adult who is able to make financial and medical decisions for himself. However, you have...

You would contact the Probate Court in the county where the probate was filed. They have the full file including Letters of Appointment. They will...

Is it to my advantage at age 71 to be married to a life partner? We both receive SS and have investments and joint real estate.

It really depends upon a number of factors related to your ultimate goals. There are sometimes advantages to being married, but I would strongly...

What is the best way to orchestrate the transfer of real estate from both spouses to one spouse for PACE application purposes?

I would strongly suggest you consult with an elder law attorney before making any changes. He or she can help to determine the most favorable...

My common law husband died in 2006. We had been together since 1996. He always meant to leave me the home we shared but he died

Unfortunately, common law marriage is not recognized in MA. He could have chosen to leave the home to you by either naming you in his Will or...

Mother died without will or power of attorney. who is responsible for house?

If your mother lived in MA, died without a Will and had the property solely in her name, her children are entitled to equal shares of the property....