What do I need to do? Do I apply for power of attorney and if so, where?

You will need to petition the appropriate probate court to be appointed personal representative of your brother's estate. The type of petition you...

Elder care Medicaid eligibility for a trust beneficiary

In order to qualify the individual and trust must meet a series of complicated look back periods, penalty periods, and spousal allowances. The...

You should speak with an estate planning attorney especially since you own three properties. There may be more issues at play that only an attorney...

Yes, the surety on the bond can be waived. This will require all parties to sign an assent form, which can be found at:...

How can I stop my father from getting power of attorney?

Your father cannot obtain power of attorney unless your uncle already has or is going to name your father as your uncle's agent in a properly...

When would the one year of probate start? Date of death, filing or approval ? Is this legal? Should he be paying rent to the est

In Massachusetts, real estate vests automatically to the beneficiaries of the will. Meaning, the beneficiaries of the will became the legal owner...

Can and should I draft a new letter of demand requesting the net income and how long do they have the answer it?

Yes, a trustee is required to answer your letter. According to the Massachusetts Uniform Trust Code, a trustee is required to keep the qualified...