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Does it cost a lot for a lawyer to put a life insurance policy for my kids into a trust?
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Answered on June 09, 2015
I agree with these answers but want to point out that you do not have to name your husband as trustee -
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My mother died in 2005. At the time of her death, she was single. She purchased a single family house in 1980.
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Answered on June 08, 2015
I agree with Attorney Golden. You can force the sale by a Petition to Partition. Please speak with an attorney who can help you with this. ...
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In Massachusetts, is there any law stopping me from putting up a headstone and burying my deceased mother in my own back yard?
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Answered on June 03, 2015
There are plenty of laws governing the care and disposition of bodies in MA. It may be possible to bury your mother "in your back yard" but you...
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I am the Power of Attorney for my 80 year old mother, and she wants me to put my name on the House Deed. I called a couple of la
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Answered on June 03, 2015
I agree with the previous answer, but I caution you from doing this yourself if you have siblings. You could be setting yourself up for a serious...
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I am an international Student (19years old ), attending college. Can I make a legal Guardian form in Georgia?In how much time?
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Answered on June 03, 2015
If you are not under-age and not incapacitated, a court will not appoint a "legal guardian" for you. I suggest you go back to the office at school...
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Informal Probate held up Massachusetts. Father in law passed away, left $5000 to his 11 year old grand-daughter---our child.
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Answered on June 03, 2015
Yes. Courts often require that parents be appointed as guardian of their own child for the purpose of receiving funds. This gives the court the...
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In Massachusetts how do I become my Grandmothers conservator when a rehabilitation center has submittet a petition to the court
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Answered on May 27, 2015
Speak with someone at the rehab center first to see if they would consider assenting to you being appointed (after explaining your failure to pay...
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In the state of MA, how is guardianship determined when family is fighting and elder may have early signs of cog. impairment?
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Answered on April 27, 2015
I agree with Attorney Golden that this does not seem like an appropriate case for guardianship given the stated abilities of the elder. In order...
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What are my rights regarding my mothers remains? She has been creamated TWO years ago, but I am not in physical possession
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Answered on April 24, 2015
I agree with Attorney Cowan. I would also suggest that at this point, since your brother appears to be ignoring your calls, that you conduct...
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If a will states all funeral cost will be covered by my fathers estate, would that cover flying and lodging to spread ashes? TY
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Answered on April 16, 2015
First, I am sorry for your loss. Second, in typical lawyerly fashion, I will answer "it depends."
If there are enough assets in the estate to...
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