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I am writing to doctors and providers of my son asking for records under MA Chapter 208; Section 31. I am also entitled . . .
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Answered on July 29, 2014
Section 31 merely allows you to have access to the records. It makes no provisions for notice to anyone else at all. If, however, the docents are...
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I'm trying to sell my house and title exam revealed an IRS lien just recently recorded against my house. Can chapter 7 help me?
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Answered on July 28, 2014
It is possible. As with everything related to bankruptcy, it depends on the very specific facts. If the lien is due to income tax debt, the tax...
Two tenants sign a lease; if one defaults and moves who is responsible? How can I make the other person responsible too?
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Answered on July 28, 2014
You are responsible for t her entire rent. So is your roommate, but the landlord isn't likely to sue so long as you're on the hook. Non-payment...
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I think my mother signed away her rights or disclaimed her father's will to her sister. Can anything be done about this?
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Answered on July 28, 2014
Look up the case at the probate court. If it is in any county but Worcester, the information should be online at www.masscourts.org. If it is in...
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My aunt has mishandled of my moms estate, what actions could I legally take to hold her accountable?
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Answered on July 27, 2014
Yes. You absolutely can. You can bring an action against your aunt on behalf of the estate. However, an action like that can be costly, since...
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We are adding our children's names to our property. Would in laws (their spouses) have any say over the property?
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Answered on July 25, 2014
A trust would allow you to put ownership in your children during their lifetimes and their children after that. There are also many other vehicles...
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Parents died more than 15 years ago only property is a house 5 siblings two want to settle estate and sell property can this be
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Answered on July 19, 2014
The heirs have title to the real property right upon the death of the property owner. The only rights the estate has to the real estate is if the...
Do I need an attorney to file a Will for an estate of less than $18,000?
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Answered on July 17, 2014
You don't need an attorney. You just need to make sure you do it correctly. Ask the clerks at the probate court what forms you need. If you feel...
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I need to get appointed executor of my late fathers estate to get his life i am his only living family member,
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Answered on July 14, 2014
Definitely contact the insurance company first. If you were listed as the beneficiary, you can claim the funds without the need for probate. If...
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HOW DOES A LANLORD GO ABOUT GETTING RID OF A TENANTS BELONGING WHO HAS DIED?
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Answered on July 14, 2014
If you do not know of any family that are handling the estate of the deceased tenant, then you can contact one of the public administrators for...
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