How do I find out how long an attorney has been licensed in Massachusetts?

Go here: http://massbbo.org/bbolookup.php This is the MA Board of Bar Overseers page for "HOW TO SEARCH FOR AN ATTORNEY BY NAME OR...

Can a first appointee on a irrevokable trust serve at the same time as a second appointee?

I agree with Attorneys Frederick and Fromm. Look to the terms of the trust to find out whether this is permitted or not. However, if the terms of...

If a will was made but can't be found, how long does a widow in Virginia have before the other family can demand an accounting?

I agree with the other responses. It is in your sister's best interests to hire a probate attorney as soon as possible so that she can protect not...

Maine Real Estate, Can my sister claim adverse possesion upon mothers death?

I agree with Mr. Frederick that this shouldn't be an issue, especially since the will makes it clear what is to happen upon your mother's death...

Divorce and real estate: Spouse wont provide deed of trust. I need it for legal description.

What you have listed could very well be sufficient for your purposes. But you could also go to the registry of deeds in the county where the...

If a parent dies, do they have to leave every child at least one dollar in the will?

I agree with the previous responses. Parents are not legally obligated to leave anything to their adult children. If you are a minor, you may have...

I agree with attorney Fromm. As long as the will was executed in accordance with the laws of NJ at the time it was made, it should be valid in FL....

Have no assets. Life insur. benes are my two nephews. Proceeds after they turn 30. Is a trust appropriate?

As the other attorneys suggest, insurance trusts are typically irrevocable and usually designed to remove the face value of the insurance policy...

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I agree with Attorney Ballard. Probating an estate could take anywhere from a few months to a few years. Before any money can be distributed to...

Hi, I have some questions regarding a trustee. We are in the process of trying to change the trustee and the beneficiaries.

I agree with the previous responses. You should have an estate planning attorney review the trust terms and answer any questions you may have. A...