Questions answered by Leanna Hamill

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Do i have any grounds for further action on a probate problem in massachusetts

Leanna's answer | Answered on November 03, 2009

While I cannot specifically advise you without knowing the full situation, in general an Executor under the Will is required to submit an Inventory...

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My aunt is 94, is entering an assisted living and has spent down all assets on at-home care. She has a reverse mortgage on her h

Leanna's answer | Answered on October 30, 2009

If you sign an agreement as the responsible party, then you are the responsible party. I'm guessing that you don't actually want to be responsible...

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Need advice on an estate problem

Leanna's answer | Answered on September 23, 2009

You could call the Nofolk County Probate Court to find out if an estate has been opened for your mother. You are entitled to copies of everything...

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My mother and brother, who does not work, live together in the childhood home. Both their names are on the house.

Leanna's answer | Answered on September 01, 2009

Family mediation may be helpful to you here. It is a voluntary process, which means that not all family members have to attend if they don't want...

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How long does it take in ma. for probate to finish with a will and no debts .notice of petition to probate done in june

Leanna's answer | Answered on August 28, 2009

In Massachusetts, creditors have a year to come forward to make claims against an estate. For that reason, an estate will not usually be fully...

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DEED/Home Owner Question

Leanna's answer | Answered on August 25, 2009

You will be able to find out how you are listed on the deed by checking with the Registry of Deeds in the County where the property is located. ...

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How do I get general power of attorney through the court for my parents who are both ill.

Leanna's answer | Answered on August 23, 2009

Sheila, It sounds, from your description, that you will need to go to Court to get a conservatorship over your parents in order to handle their...

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Do all wills have to be Probated?

Leanna's answer | Answered on July 22, 2009

All wills need to be filed with the Probate Court, even if they are not probated. If there any assets in the persons estate (that were not in the...

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When is the best time to apply for Medicaid?

Leanna's answer | Answered on July 22, 2009

Your best first move will be to meet with an elder law attorney to review your mom's situation. There is often some planning that needs to be done...

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Is this quote unreasonable?

Leanna's answer | Answered on June 23, 2009

For all of those services, that sounds like a very reasonable fee, and even a little on the low end, depending on where in Mass. you are located.

Leanna Hamill's Answers (39)

Do i have any grounds for further action on a probate problem in massachusetts

My aunt is 94, is entering an assisted living and has spent down all assets on at-home care. She has a reverse mortgage on her h

Need advice on an estate problem

My mother and brother, who does not work, live together in the childhood home. Both their names are on the house.

How long does it take in ma. for probate to finish with a will and no debts .notice of petition to probate done in june

DEED/Home Owner Question

How do I get general power of attorney through the court for my parents who are both ill.

Do all wills have to be Probated?

When is the best time to apply for Medicaid?

Is this quote unreasonable?