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My mother has past on she took out a home equity loan out am I legally responsible?

Christopher's answer | Answered on November 14, 2014

I'm sorry to hear that you have lost your mother. You may need a lawyer to assist you in this, and to represent you in carrying out the duties...

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I went to court and won my case, but the person still has not paid me back, please read the details of my case below

Christopher's answer | Answered on November 14, 2014

Something that often surprises people is that winning in court is only 1/2 the battle. Collecting money on a judgment is an entirely different...

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What happen if you don't register marriage happen in Las Vegas in your home state in 6 months. Is it still valid or ?

Christopher's answer | Answered on November 03, 2014

There is no marriage registry that I am aware of. Perhaps they obtained a marriage license but never actually had their marriage? If they were...

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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 ?

Christopher's answer | Answered on November 03, 2014

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...

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

Christopher's answer | Answered on November 03, 2014

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...

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

Christopher's answer | Answered on November 03, 2014

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...

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

Christopher's answer | Answered on November 03, 2014

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

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

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 29, 2014

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

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

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 29, 2014

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...

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

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 29, 2014

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...

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