My mom passed away and my family doesn't want to probate (I do) they are telling me we are not responsible for her back taxes.

There is a three year limit on when a probate can be filed under the new Massachusettes Uniform Probate Code unless to clear real estate title....

I think that the answer of what you can do largely depends on how aggressive you want to deal with the problem. Not knowing anything about your...

What you are talking about is creating a prepaid funeral contract. Certainly if you have a large policy or other assets, it would be advisable to...

Should I worry about estate taxes?

As has been advised, you should meet with an estate planning attorney to discuss the specifics of your plan. Presumably the attorney that drafted...

Assuming that the Power of Attorney was Durable and that it included the right to deal with retirement accounts, your cousin has the legal right to...

I have a will do i need to probate the will or will my daughter have to do it after i pass away everything is left for her

It will depend on what assets are in your name at the time of your death. If the assets you mention are titled solely in your name at your death,...

Is the "reverse 1/2 loaf" planning option viable in MA? My Mother may move to an assisted living facility and we need advice.

You need to meet with an elder law attorney to discuss a plan that will properly evaluate all the specifics of your situation. There most...

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

I am sorry for your loss. Your subsequent information tells me that 50% of the homes value, minus 50% of the mortgage, may be part of your mother's...

How can an adult child of a 78 year old parent take legal action to have them committed to a home?

You will need to retain counsel in Ohio to obtain guardianship over your father. Once obtained, he can be held against his Will in a facility and...

My daughter's father passed away my boyfriend I am the next of kin due to the fact that our child is under the age of18

I am sorry for your loss. I am also sorry to say that there is nothing you can do to prove you are next of kin because only a blood line can be...