I believe I am entitled to a portion of my mother's estate, and have received nothing.

So I assume that your mother died a resident of Massachusetts or you wouldn't be posting here. As far as how your grandmother became administrator,...

My stepmother has been charged with the murder of my father. Does she have entitlement to his estate if found guilty?

If she is found to be responsible, she will not likely benefit from his passing. I am so sorry that you must go through this. But I would suggest...

If a benificiary of a testementary trust fund should pass away before the fund is distributed to all of the

Depending on when the parties past away, could impact this decision; however, generally the share of the testamentary trust that was pending...

Who is responsible for the real estate depends on exactly how the deed is worded. If there are two owners of the property, or more, they cam...

I signed a Executor Fee form agreeing to give the executor his commission. Estate still open. Can i retract my consent w/court?

Based on the information you have given, specifically, that the assets were not known when you signed something, it sounds like you may have signed...

Massachusetts - force a will to be filed

The Will may not be on file because she owned no assets in her name at her death and therefore there was no need to probate the estate. I would...

Accountability of spending while power of attorney in Massachusetts

Have you spoken with your mother about this? Presumably, since your brother is driving to see her, she is living alone and competent. While...

Is a prommissory note to start a business

I am sorry to hear that your mother's health is deteriorating. Your question, and the accompanying information, leads me to believe that you are...

My Grandfather died in 90. He left a trust fund for my mother,his son (my uncle) and his second wife. He put my uncle in charge

Your uncle has a duty to be honest. However, the law, if you will, is noted in the trust document, unless it was a testamentary trust, in which...

Surviving Spouse in Massahusetts

I am sorry for your loss. Assuming that your husband was a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are entitled to 1/2 of his probate...