I moved into a apartment and come to find out my lease is fake, what should I do?

If the "landlord" did not have a legal right to lease you the apartment, then your lease will be invalid and the actual owner can evict you. A lot...

If my Mothers still alive but living at my Brothers how does that change the division of the house and assests

If your mother is still alive, it doesn't matter what her will says. The will ONLY governs distribution of property after she dies. As long as she...

What value date of brokerage accounts should be when dividing such assets?

Generally the accounts will be divided based on their value as of the final date of divorce. A judgment for divorce NISI does not mean that your...

How to evict a roommate who's name is not on the lease and has stayed over 30 days?

If the roommate is not on the lease, that means that she is subletting from you and that effectively you are her landlord. The only way to legally...

What step next can I take against my landlord who broke into my room and re rented it while I was away for a week ?

You need to take your landlord to court. The courts are not patient with landlords who clearly break the law in this manner. In addition, because...

Do I need an attorney to take part in putting a durable power of attorney in place in Massachusetts

An attorney is not a legal requirement of completing a durable power of attorney, but I highly suggest not just downloading one, especially if you...

How do I to get my son's father to pay for schooling out of his IRA with his share of our combined IRA's.

While it is possible to sign a separation agreement that would require your husband to pay for things out of his IRA, there is no way to legally...

Breach of Fiduciary Responsibility by Board of Directors

It is unclear from your question whether you are seeking to pursue legal action against the remaining board members or you are concerned about your...

Can i purchase a property with my social security benefits and will it be exempt from creditors?

The assets are only exempt up to a certain amount, they are not completely exempt. For instance, a bank is only required to protect two months of...

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Legally, you probably weren't even allowed to break the lease the first time. Duress is always a defense to...