Can my life insurance from my boyfriend who passed away be attached. my name wasn't on anything , not on the house or the bills.

I am sorry for your loss. You state that you are the beneficiary on the life insurance. If so, there is no connection to the estate and the...

What happens if a client's lawyer does not respond to a letter from another lawyer?

Your question is a little confusing and I am sure if there was more information that you would receive a better response. That said, for sure, the...

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My mother in-law was recently admitted into a nursing home. she has spent down to the 2000.00 amount for medicaid. She has a

The short answer is yes, you are correct, assuming that your father-in-law and no disabled children are living on the house. MassHealth will send a...

I am sorry for your loss. You must remember that while this loss is extremely personal, from the state's perspective, it is a crime. Any...

My mother in-law created a life estate for her home and placed her two daughters on the deed of the home. she still appears on

MassHealth, not the Nursing Home, can place a lien on the property. It attaches to your MIL's interest in the event that the property is sold...

Following someone's death, assets either pass via probate or as a matter of law. Assets titled in the decedent's name alone, without a designated...

Do not have to probate interest on deed 25 years after death - Can a waiver be granted if 17 years passed

You will need to file a formal probate since it has been greater than three years since the date of death. Contact a probate attorney as soon as...

In Massachusetts, is the person who files probate responsible for deceased persons credit card debt?

The Estate, not the personal representative, is responsible for the debts of the decedent. If the assets of a decedent are insufficient to cover...

Is a person in a MA nursing home and on Medicaid allowed to gift any portion of a $40000 inheritance she is about to receive?

You should talk with an Elder Law Attorney as there may most certainly be ways to prevent from spending the entire amount on a nursing home bill. ...

I need advise on contesting my fathers will, can you help?

Your son's response is admirable. However, if you suspect that your father did not retain the capacity necessary when he redrafted his Will, then...