Lenders/Banks can they deny locking in a rate?

It all depends on the paperwork you signed with your lender/bank. Rates are locked in for a period of time, which generally can be anywhere for...

MA life estate, question on 1st time home buyers credit

I'm not sure this has been directly answered by the developers of the program yet. However, their langauge is clear. "The tax credit is for...

How bad is our situation and a place to start.

First of all, I am very sorry for your loss. You absolutely need to begin the adminsitration of your mother's estate. It may make sense to hire...

A landlord defaults on their mortgage, what is a tenant to do?

I would strongly recommend that you contact a real estate attorney to review the contents of your lease. It's hard to give you an answer without...

CAN A BANK POA OF A BANKING ACCOUNT BE USED AS A GENERAL POA?

If it is specific just to the bank, then no, it can not be used as a general power of attorney.

I am a widow 72yrs old.shoud I put my house in kids names? to avoid giving it to the govnm. if I should be in a nursing home?

In Massachusetts, one thing you can do is convey your house to your children, but maintain what is called a "life estate." You would be able to...

My mom had a stroke, I am the oldest son but my youngest brother is trying to get a poa, to make all decisions, can he do this?

Here in Massachusetts, If your mother is unable to give consent,, because of her physical and mental condition post-stroke I do not see how she...

My sister is in a nursing home & they take her SSI check. Will they take her husbands retir. money when he is eligible to get?

You need to consult with a local elder law attorney immediately. In Massachusetts, the spouse who is outside the nursing home (aka the community...

Mother died and the land is divided between us kids do i have to sign off the land so my sister can have it?

This is a diffcult question to answer without any other facts. If this was a Massachusetts case, If the land passed to you both, then no, you do...

An attorney in fact should never witness the actual document conveying them power as an attorney in fact. This form should be witnessed by two...