My Mother is still competent, but has agreed to give me legal guardianship over her for her protection. How do I go about this?

Thank you for your question. I applaud you and your mother for thinking ahead. It is the right thing to do. To echo what the other attorneys have...

If my parents die, am I responsible for their debt?

Thank you for your question. I agree with the other lawyers' answers, but wanted to add my thoughts. If your father is mentally disabled, you may...

If my 2nd husband gives me a diamond when we married, who gets the diamond when i die, his daughters or my biological daughter

As the other attorneys correctly stated, it is your personal property and you are entitled to leave it to whomever you want. In reality, though,...

I need advice that pertains to Massachusetts.

The other attorneys have correctly answered your question relative to when and how a Supplemental Needs Trust (SNT) should be recorded when it...

Elder Law/My parents asssets/nursing home

Notwithstanding all of the other attorneys' suggestions (which I'm sure is good advice), I have a suggestion if it comes to the point where you...

The lender is asking your lawyer (or an attorney) to review the trust and state that you (or the person acting as trustee) have the authority and...

Can my sister have temporary guardianship of my son even though she has prior history with DCF?

I am sorry to hear of your situation. I agree with Attorney Rich, but want to add my thoughts. First, you don't say what sister's involvement with...

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My mother passed away in March 2013. My sister shared ownership of a town home with her, both names are on the mortgage

Sorry to hear about your recent loss. Notwithstanding anything the other attorneys have written, I think you really need to sit down with a probate...

I would like to become a guardian for my grandson without removing the legal custody/guardianship from the mother. Possible?

This is not possible in my state, and my guess is that it would not be in yours unless there was a compelling reason why you both desire this. If...

Grantee passed away Grantor has a life estate

I strongly suggest you speak with a probate attorney in person. I realize this is not the answer you want to hear, but you're dealing with many...

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