Over 20 years ago a previous owner built a fenced in yard for the condo I own. Can I claim the land under adverse possession?

The short answer is NO. When one has a fenced in area within a condominium, it is usually done with permission as an exclusive use area. This...

We are selling our home to get a condo but we still at home until the condo is ready. Do we need a special agreement?

I am not familiar with the terms of your agreement with the developer or what you mean by a "regular Purchase and Sale Agreement with a Rider," but...

We have a tenants in common deed, how will our shares be divided

Unless a deed that lists the owners as tenants in common states different percentages, the presumption is 50%/50%. If you cannot agree on a...

What is the role of someone with Durable Power of Attorney in relation to probate later on?

The role of the person acting under a power of attorney is different that the person who acts as the executor of her estate. The power of attorney...

Are probate lawyers held to the same confidentiality laws as other lawyers?

Absolutely. First, probate lawyers are "real" lawyers. Unlike some other countries, like England, where there are solicitors that handle...

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If your mentioned in a will to receive 1000.00 dollars and never receive the money what is my recourse?it's been a year

While you may be named as a beneficiary in a will, has it been a year since the person died, or a year since the will was filed with the Probate...

Tenant asks in writing to give a pet deposit to entice a landlord to rent to her then demands it back after getting in.

The law regarding the rental of residential property in Massachusetts IS NOT friendly to landlords and if you do something wrong you could end up...

As another attorney has stated, it depends upon what is written in the recorded easement. More times than not, however, easements are silent on...

Am I covered under my mothers Homestead? She died on August 15 2011.

I am somewhat puzzled by your question. Under Mass. General Laws, Chapter 188, an owner of a primary residence has an automatic homestead of...

If neither of you have insurance, it sounds like you're looking at small claims court.