Can the executor of my Moms will legally keep the money from the other beneficiaries?

The executor (personal representative) has a duty to collect the estate assets and to preserve them first, for the payment of your Mom's bills...

If I was not notified (court was given wrong address) nor was a guardianship ad placed in the newpaper what are my legal rights

First stop should be the Register of Probate to review (and copy if necessary) the Court file. I would be surprised if the Court allowed the...

Whose name do we put on the lease and the board of Health paper if my mom is still alive, and I am her power of attorney?

After your mother's name as per Atty Sweeny's followed by your name - another way to indicate that you are performing under a POA, is to follow...

Sorry for your predicament. The answer to your initial question is yes. A child born out of wedlock is still the child of the deceased. If you...

Should I first find a personal injury lawyer? What can I expect from a case like this one? Any advice would be appreciated.

Find a personal injury attorney -NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think that you need to file a petition to probate your father's estate. The petition will name all heirs and when the petition is allowed and...

In mass do you need to supply a social security number to be put on a will

No, you do not need a ss# in a will. Absolutely not.

We want to contest a will for undue influence among other reasons. Will a lawyer take this on a contingency?

HIGHLY unlikely. Proving undue influence in a will contest is difficult and, usually, the prospects of success are not great. Many, many hours...

Dog fight resulted in someone getting bit

If your policy covers this matter (sounds like it does) you are represented. When you take out the policy, you appoint the insurer as your...

Attorney Boone has it right. Assault & battery. Criminal and/or civil. If the hair grows back and there are no lasting effects the claim is still...