Good day, someone has been calling me saying that my godfather who has been dead for 15 years now had some kind of trust for mE.

For a minute, look at this from the perspective of a legitimate interest. If they give a return number, it may be possible for someone to...

Grandmother just passed in December, 2012. She has a will. Owns real estate in MA and FL. Do I need to probate the estate in FL?

I am sorry for your loss. Wether you need to probate the estate in MA or FL will depend on how title was held in the real estate. The state...

Do I need a Probate Attorney?

It is possible that everything was jointly owned by your father and his wife. If that is the case, then those assets transfer to her as a matter of...

I am admin. for brother's estate in MA. His property may have a lien on it from MA HEALTH.Can I gift the property now?

If his home was owned only by him at his death, the estate becomes owner following his death. In order to transfer the home from the estate to the...

I want to give my mother temporary guardianship, does it have to go through court?

While my colleague's response is likely correct, you would be wise to see what Connecticut law requires.

I would add that my colleagues are correct unless of course someone has already been appointed personal representative or if your brother had a...

How do i take action?

Report this at your earliest opportunity to the police. If you have transferred money, begin enquiring how to reverse your actions.

When someone is terminally ill and does not want their family members involved in any medical or legal decisions, what do I do?

I see you are from Danvers and there are a couple of places that I would check in your area. First the Danvers Council on Aging. Even though you...

Do I need a real estate attorney to handle a deceased persons hand written will?

I too send condolences on the losses you have experienced. As has been said, you need to act quickly and have the will reviewed by an attorney....

Do I have to repay money I spent 2 yrs ago from a joint bank account when the other owner applies for Mass Health?

As the other attorneys have said, if you spent the money on you, then it was a transfer. Actually, when he put you on the account, before you spent...