Do I have to file my fathers will, when there are little to no assets? We are in Massachusetts.

I am sorry for your loss. Massachusetts law states that a person with known possession of a Will for a decedent is required to file the Will...

I am one of 4 children one sib is on moms house she has life estate can the rest of us contest when she dies

The information that you have given is not enough to provide you with a clear answer. Is your mother alive? Did she transfer the property this...

My husbands sister and her husband want power of attorney for him (my husband). Would that overpower my decisions as his wife?

More important than a POA is a healthcare proxy. If you husband is homeless in Texas, he probably doesn't have many resources to be concerned...

My dad died in 2011.He had a life estate with me on the deed since 1998.I sold his home this year and was wondering about

I am sorry for your loss. The life estate normally means the home was included in the determination of your father's taxable estate. As a...

Gift Tax

You have confused me a little with your question, so I will tell you the law. The gift is only validly gifted if the giver has relinquished full...

I am the executor of a large estate- first accounting was done-???

I think that you need to ask your attorney this question. If a corporate executor under took this matter, you can be sure the fee would have been...

I need help my father died and I would like to take over the house. What do I need to do.

I am sorry for you loss. It sounds like you are going to need an attorney to help protect your rights and ensure that your brother does not exceed...

Trying to help my father fill out/change beneficiary form since my mother had taken ill. If putting one person as beneficiary,

The first beneficiary is different from the contingent. The contingent only receives if the primary either predeceases or declines the proceeds....

I was wondering how I could change my daughters last name?

Go to your local probate court and speak with the probate clerk. You may have to file documentation the the father seems to have abandoned your...

It is unlikely that the trust was drafted without an attorney. It is however possible that the trust was administered without the help of an...