My brother had power of attorney for my mother who passed in June, 2011. We have still not gone to probate to read the will ?

Someone needs to probate your mother's estate, if that has not been done already. Your brother is not acting pursuant to a power of attorney, or he...

When you file for divorce in MA, is that when the marriage in considered over?

It really depends on what you mean by "over". A court may entertain an argument that your separation period is a factor, but the answer to your...

Is it possible to legally arrange a home buyout and have one spouse buy a new property before getting officially divorced?

I agree that there is nothing preventing the sale of a marital home prior to filing for divorce. It is not even uncommon in marriages where there...

Can my sisters boyfriend kick out of a house they legally share together

Thanks for your question. Your sister cannot legally be kicked out of her own home. She cannot even be evicted through normal eviction process,...

Can a lawyer in a different county then my property is in, make my will

Absolutey! There is nothing wrong with hiring a lawyer from a different county, so long as they are licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

What defense may I present to fight a mediated agreement in housing court in Plymouth , MA?

What does your Agreement for Judgment say? If you do not pay, your Agreement for Judgment may call for certain things to happen. It may just be...

Aprox cost of will leaving real estate to son...that's all

Attorneys will not discuss their pricing on this forum, nor should they. That being said, an on-line computer-generated will might cost $50.00 and...

Thank you for your question. This is an incredibly common situation, and our Firm handles cases like this throughout Massachusetts. The law...

Can a Creditor seek more than awarded in a judgement for possession case?

I agree with the other attorney that you will need to challenge this entry on your credit report. There are attorneys and agencies that assist...

No walk through...No deposit return...

Make sure you give the landlord your new address. If s/he still doesn't return your deposit, then go to a lawyer. You can file a small claims...