How do I find out if my son's father (who recently passed away) has a will? We are estranged from his family.

Your son must be notified if a petition to administer the estate is filed. This is regardless of if there is a will or not. Your son has priority...

Is it legal for a company to ask for your tax returns to prove that you are still married after sending in a copy of marriage cr

There is no law preventing the insurer from asking for information. I would suggest telling them that you are not comfortable providing this...

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Is there a short notice way to get a "License to Sell" through Massachusetts Probate Court.

While it shouldn't be this way, the answer depends on the probate court that must authorize the License. I would suggest that you visit the Court...

I am sorry for your loss. You have two choices. The first is to investigate on your own and the second would be to have a discussion with your...

Do i need a lawyer to have a postnuptial agreement done and accepted by the courts in massachussetts. My husband agrees to sign

Yes - in fact both you and your husband are required to have counsel prior to the execution of both a prenuptial and a postnuptual. Without...

Are creditors still able to go after my mom's Revocable Trust if she resigned as the Trustee and gave all control to me?

It seems to me that you are likely most interested in the Commonwealth as the creditor, and probably not following your mother's death, but now as...

When you win a settlement, is the attorney obligated to show you the offer and the check?

If you are subject to a settlement agreement, you will need to sign it or get a copy at the very least. The agreement would state specifically "in...

If the estate is being probated, you can go to the probate court in the county where the decedent lived. All of this information is public record....

Our Family has an irrevocable trust. It is in Mass. Mother is trustee, brothers and I are very long distance.

The questions would be best snswered by a qualified elder law attorney. While you believe the trust to be safe from the reach of MassHealth, laws...

Can my two siblings sell our mothers estate when I'm the one trying to buy it?

The title of the house is what will determine if it can be sold without your consent. If it is a general/residual probate asset, the personal...