We got a copy of the trust, now need help to decipher one area, so my father-in-law can execute the trust.

It is challenging to attempt to answer your question without seeing the trust in its entirety. You would be best served to consult with an...

Executor of Will

You can name your attorney as executor, but you need to first ask permission. It would also be a good idea to discuss attorney's fees for the...

For the purpose of filing taxes, what kind of trust is an irrevocable living trust after the death of the last trustor?

I would suggest you contact an accountant to assist you in filing the trust tax returns. If you have questions regarding how to administer the...

Do you have to go through an attorney to make a (minor) change to a Will that has been recorded in court?

In Massachusetts, Wills are not recorded or registered. Additionally, making any marks on a Will could void the Will or create issues when the...

My father left his house to my sister and myself. The house is still in his name and now my sister has passed without a will

I agree with prior counsel. If your father had a Will leaving the property to you and your sister, her estate would be entitled to her half of the...

It really depends on what the estate attorney needed to do with the paperwork. If the paperwork required no significant changes and the trustee...

I agree with Attorney Friedman. In Massachusetts, if the spouse does not get it, the income is required to be paid to the nursing home minus a...

It is unlikely they would have any claim to the property. However, it is always a good idea to have a rental agreement.

I am a veteran living on disability, I have had two companies threatening to sue me or something my wife y

First, I would suggest you contact all three major credit bureaus to let them know that your credit is being misused. They can put a hold so that...

Do we need an estate planning attorney?

There are ways to avoid probate in full or in part which include having transfer on death designations on bank accounts or retitling assets to a...