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How do you know that a person will follow your last will? What information is available to my POA and executive of my will?

Denise's answer | Answered on June 07, 2019

It sounds as if you have some serious trust issues with the person you've chosen as your POA. Is there someone else that you trust more who can...

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How do I remove husbands name from house deed as soon as possible ?

Denise's answer | Answered on May 28, 2019

You should consult an elder law attorney immediately. MassHealth will not take the house but it could file a lien against it for benefits provided...

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Can a lawyer be named personal representative of an estate?

Denise's answer | Answered on March 20, 2019

Hi - I'm sorry for your loss. Your mother can name an attorney to serve as Personal Representative of her estate. However, charging a percentage...

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How does MA handle inheritance succession for children out of wedlock?

Denise's answer | Answered on March 07, 2019

I agree with the other answers. I would add, though, that if there is a probate estate (property left by the decedent that he owned individually),...

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Helping family sell/divide prop in Lunenburg. Title is ok, but title predecessors have died (3x). Confirmatory Deed good idea?

Denise's answer | Answered on February 26, 2019

I've re-titled the subject matter of this question to Real Estate. You have the answer in your question. Have your relatives speak with a real...

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When doing estate inventory of assets, should the value of 30+-year-old furniture be listed if only someone wants to buy it?

Denise's answer | Answered on February 25, 2019

Usually this is shown as "Miscellaneous personal property" and is given a fairly nominal value, such as $500, If someone does want to buy...

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Can my father in law quit deed his home to his 4 daughters?

Denise's answer | Answered on February 18, 2019

Your father-in-law should not transfer his property without speaking to an elder law attorney. This transfer could have many impacts on him and...

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Do I get the house

Denise's answer | Answered on February 11, 2019

I agree that you will likely receive the property and that you will need to probate his estate. Whether you receive the whole estate depends on...

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What happens if you are in critical condition and have no one to make choices for you?

Denise's answer | Answered on January 26, 2019

No. In that case they'd have to petition the probate court to be named your guardian. This is why it's so important to name someone to make these...

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What can I do with a medical directive/living will to ensure its safety without keeping it in the home?

Denise's answer | Answered on January 26, 2019

Hi - I agree with Atty Willi. Your agent should know where the document is kept at least. You should also discuss your wishes with your agent,...

Denise Leydon Harvey's Answers (881)

How do you know that a person will follow your last will? What information is available to my POA and executive of my will?

How do I remove husbands name from house deed as soon as possible ?

Can a lawyer be named personal representative of an estate?

How does MA handle inheritance succession for children out of wedlock?

Helping family sell/divide prop in Lunenburg. Title is ok, but title predecessors have died (3x). Confirmatory Deed good idea?

When doing estate inventory of assets, should the value of 30+-year-old furniture be listed if only someone wants to buy it?

Can my father in law quit deed his home to his 4 daughters?

Do I get the house

What happens if you are in critical condition and have no one to make choices for you?

What can I do with a medical directive/living will to ensure its safety without keeping it in the home?