From your question, we can gather that the children are the remainder owners of home. You mentioned that one child still lives in the home,...

How can i challenge my sister who is executive of my moms estate and keep moms house?

To open the estate, your sister was required to send you a notice of her petition. If you are a beneficiary under the will, you should also have...

Name is on house need, but not in living trust. Will house be left to me?

Your question illustrates the confusion that can arise when family members take a variety of approaches to estate planning. This often happens...

How much can a person in a nursing home gift to children each year

Are you asking this question because your parent's nursing home costs are being paid by Medicaid? In Connecticut, Medicaid is also known at Title...

Does my will have to be notarized?

Here are links pertaining to wills in Massachusetts.

Does my will have to be notarized?

I sometimes wonder if some questions are planted here by users who aren't really serious about what they are asking. Using a form document drafted...

My husband took out a $200,000 loan on land that he owns. If he passes away, will I be responsible? My name is not on the loan

You posted your question in Avvo’s “Debt Collection” category. Avvo sent your question over to the Wills category, an area in which I practice. ...

Relative set up a bank account held in trust for me. As her POA can I get access to those funds before her death?

Is this a bank account that is simply held In Trust For (ITF) you at the bank? Or is there a stand – alone trust document that designates you, or...

How often am I required to file a report with Mass. probate court if I am the legal guardian of my 94 yr old aunt?

The Probate Court has published a short general information discussion for Guardians. Here's a link to their...

My father died 5 yrs ago and had no will how do i become executor of his estate

In Massachusetts, an Executor manages and distributes the estate property of the deceased person if that person left a will. An Administrator is a...