My father passed and left his GA life estate. How do I change the ownership to me so I can pay taxes and/or partition it?

My suggestion would be to look at the instrument in which you believe that your father was granted a “life estate”. This occurred either through a...

It is unusual that the principal from an irrevocable trust can be rolled into another trust. Not impossible, but certainly unusual. That said, as...

Can you help me calculate MassHealth's share of rental income generated by my mom's house?

I think that this could be a situation where a little information is sending you in the wrong direction. You really need to meet with an Elder Law...

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In Massachusetts, what is the correct way to file for legal costs due to frivolous lawsuit?

When the suit was filed, you were required to answer the allegations. It was at that time, that you would have indicated that the lawsuit was...

Putting a home in the trust.

The short answer is, yes it is possible. While you state that your names are on the title (deed), you don't say how the property is owned. It's...

Will a special needs trust protect my parents' assets?

Your parents should be able to establish what is known as a d4c trust and transfer the house. See an elder/special needs attorney to accomplish...

Can I ,as a beneficiary of a realty trust with a renegade trustee, ask a judge to amend the trust document to majority rules ?

It sounds like you have not seen the trust. If that is the case, you have a couple of choices. First check if the trust is filed at the registry if...

Pro bono or larc

I would suggest posting this in Maine so that it reaches the attorneys that might be able to help. I did a quick google and found the following...

Co-fiduciary not supplying financials to the estate!

As indicated by Attorney Tobin, you are already paying your attorney for the answers to these questions. You should understand that all three of...

I have been appointed executor of brothers estate [$90k and 2013 car]. Can I now continue with my duties with out my lawyer?

You state that you live in MA, but it isn't clear that the estate is being probated in MA. If it is a MA probate, Massachusetts allows you to act...