If a lawyer sends a final invoice and a check for the balance of the retainer,can he then send an bill 2 wks later for a charge

Yes. For whatever reason, the attorney did not include something in your final bill. The expense was incurred during your matter and would have...

My grandmother died in Sept of 2011. The executor has not paid out the inheritance. How long does he have in MA to Settle esate

I am sorry for your loss. The one year mark that you reference is the date by which a creditor must perfect their debt in order to be paid. They...

Is there a time limit to how long the court has for probate in a Sale?

I would suggest that you post this question so that NYC attorneys will respond. The bottomline is that there are typically ways to expedite...

What is my liability in the following

You have used conflicting terms in your question. You state your MiL has "willed" her property, which would only be effective at her death. But...

I agree with my colleagues. You inherit nothing from your farher's wife's estate unless something was specifically bequeathed to you. However, you...

Estates trusts and life insurance

If your father has established a trust and Will, he likely has also put in place other advanced directives, like a Durable Power of Attorney. If...

Is it possible to gift property worth about $500,000- to an adult child in 2012 to lower my estate tax liability?

As has been said, gifting now will certainly reduce your Massachusetts tax liability. As of today, there is no federal estate tax liability;...

My brother is excaitor of my fathers will he and my sister already got there inhertance he told me i have to wait 15 yrs .

I am sorry for your loss. Your executor brother must treat you the same as any other beneficiary. Unless, the Will directed differently. The fact...

If young adult (20) is suffering from Depression and perhaps other mental problems at what age should the parents be responsible

Legally, the parents are not responsible for the now adult child. However, from a health insurance perspective the child can be on a parents health...

My Sister's Will and Mess

I agree with my colleagues that you will have a difficult battle in trying to correct this oversight. And while I don't want to throw another...