My father has transferred some money from abroad to my sister for me. It is a large sum but I do not know how much.

I agree with attorney Molloy, more facts are necessary. Based on the limited facts here, it seems your father has created a trust with your sister...

I did get the advice u all sent me thank u so much. yes his dad is on birth certificate and he has no other children. never

She absolutely has the right to petition to be the personal rep and, barring any objections, she will be appointed. All personal reps have a...

RE: MA Estate Probate- legal professional ethics(??)... can the Estate Lawyer substantially alter the living and written will?

It is unclear to me which will the attorney re-wrote. If he re-wrote your father's will after his passing, that's illegal/unethical. If he is...

Beneficiary deceased can new spouse be added as beneficiary in an irrevocable ?

So many questions. Was it a Nominee Trust? Whose name is on the deed? Who are the Trustees? What are the provisions concerning a beneficiary...

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My question is in regards to Estate Probate state of Massachusetts, whom is entitled to the gift(s)?

As they were gifts, they became your father's property upon receipt. They are part of his estate at death and are his to pass through his will as...

Does a will superceed a document that has obviously been altered?

IRAs (as with other bank accounts, retirement accounts, and insurance policies) generally have their own beneficiary forms which instruct the...

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Real estate property tax bill

The tax bill is sent to the person whose name is on the title.

Abandonment

Consult an attorney regarding the particulars of your lease and the specific facts which give rise to any action taken by your landlord. That...

Joint tenant on deed rights.

If the two siblings are listed as joint tenants, the deceased sibling's share goes directly to the surviving sibling, making the surviving sibling...

Schengen EU Visa Italy. Health insurance requirement. Blue Cross for health insurance. Is that enough? Or what do I need to get?

If you are on the firm's Blue Cross plan, it is likely sufficient for Massachusetts, as most employers who offer a health plan offer one that...