My father created a family trust but didn't name the independent trustee on the trust's bank account only my mom's name is on it

Without seeing the trust, your father's estate, if he had one, and the account that you reference, it will be difficult to advise you. My best...

This is going to depend on the circumstances. But if I were a trustee and resigning, I would want an indemnification clause. Depending on why the...

I am married w/4kids under 18. Should we have a trust?

Yes, the children would inherit from your Will without conditions. Your Will might allow for the personal representative to pay to a guardian until...

My husband is in nursing home with dimenta and parkinson what i would like to know is i turn his social sercurity disable check

It is difficult to figure out your question. You need to recognize your husband's income on your joint tax return; however, the deduction you...

My stepfather passed away. His kids read a will to my mom where she gets nothing. It was written in 1970 is it binding

As Attorney Hemmingway stated, there are some unknowns that need further investigation before an answer can be relied on. If they were married at...

My son is paying my mortgage,My husband died 10 yrs ago,I want to put my sons name on the deed,also I want life tenancy

Transferring your home will not disqualify you from Medicare. You are confusing Medicare and MassHealth. MassHealth would evaluate the transfer if...

How long does it take to be appointed personal rep thru the courts

The length of time is not related to if you have a lawyer or not. It can very from an appointment on the day of filing to several weeks, depending...

What are the legal rights of a common law wife in the death of a spouse.

If your common law marriage was certified by the state that allowed it, then you are considered married for MA purposes. If not, the decedent...

Can co-executors fire our attorney because they don't like the attorney's suggestions?

There are too many cooks in the kitchen. The attorney should have tried to get two of the three to renounce the appointment. Even now, it would be...

Undue influence of will

I changed the Practice Area to reflect the content of your question. I am sorry for your loss. I can imagine that it has been very difficult....