Hello, From the Registry of Motor Vehicles: “ Inheritance If a decedent has not left a will, the court appointed personal representative may...

Attorney Prousalis is correct. Nonetheless, if it is a true nominee trust, whereby the trustees only has the authority that the beneficiaries give...

What is the MA statute regarding designation of standby guardianship?

You can appoint a Temporary Agent for your children pursuant to Chapter 190B, § 5-103 of the General Laws of Massachusetts. In making this...

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I do know an executor is obligated to give a copy of a Trust to a beneficiary..is executor obligated to give copy if it's a Will

I, too, am sorry for your loss. Your brother is not obligated to give you a copy of the will. If he is possession of the will, he is obligated to...

I'm a beneficiary to a trust that was not in probate in Massachusetts. Do I have a right to a copy?

If Massachusetts law controls the trust and if you are a beneficiary of the trust, the trustee is required to send you a copy of the trust under...

Need to update will due to change in family dynamic. A future challenge is a certainty, and I fear that my will won't hold up.

Every case if very fact specific and for this reason, the best advice I can offer is to seek out the expertise of a well qualified estate planning...

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

An LLC would offer protection over any of your parent's other assets if the vacation home was rented and their was a lawsuit by the tenants. If...

Why stocks would go into probate when part of the trust?

Vicki: Whether an asset goes through the probate court process depends on the ownership of the property. If owned individually at the time of...

To answer your question directly, it depends. Someone would need to review the documents. If you have the original will, you are responsible to, at...

Starting an S Corp. online

Dear Jeff and Nancy: First, best of luck and much success in your new venture. Second, I would strongly encourage you to retain the services...