How do I go about getting an inheritance from a biological grandmother if I was adopted?

Yep, you do. This is a lot more complicated than you think. Prepare to be disappointed. But it his worth pursuing, if you have some paper...

A "living trust" will fill the bill. The key is to plan it carefully and account for every single asset that you own. Your will should name the...

Can my father, who now has dementia, update his P.O.A.

My position is that if the client knows what he is doing, then he can do anything he wants. So if he knows the document empowers you to use his...

What is the landlords responsibility of a tenant's property after they die? What legal way can I get the property in the apt

The landlord is evidently behaving illegally. The property in the apartment should probably be divided between the woman's children. But the...

Do I need living trust or own everything jointly? It is just me and my son .I was told I need living trust.

The main advantage of trust planning for you would be to provide for what would happen if your son was disabled, or died. If that does not appeal...

What is the difference between an irrevocable trust and LLC in terms of asset protection for my parents?

An LLC by itself is not an estate planning vehicle. As asset protection, I think they are over-rated. The irrevocable trust works as well and is...

Handwritten will in Massachusetts

Unlike other states, Massachusetts does not have different requirements for a handwritten will. A will can be handwritten, but frankly that is not...

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

Short answer: "No." Long answer: if someone tells you "Life insurance is part of the estate" they are not wrong. But unless the total estate is...

I Need to know how to become the executer of an estate in mass without using a lawyer what paper work do I have to file.

Attorney Golden is right. You need a lawyer. This is kind of like "how can I get my hair cut without using a barber or hair dresser?" You can, but...

Re: Principal & successor agents on various "end-of-life" documents. Further details as provided below in summary fashion:

The language of the Massachusetts health care proxy statute suggests one agent and one successor. I have no problem with multiple successors in...