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I received a denial of my Motion without prejudice because I didn't comply with Rule 9A, can I refile my motion?
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Answered on September 18, 2013
If your case is worth fighting, then you should have an attorney representing you. If you can be equally happy either winning or losing your case,...
If my business was to be sued as a DBA would I be personally responsible for the lawsuit such as a sole proprietorship.
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Answered on September 17, 2013
A sole proprietorship or a "doing business as" designation do not provide any of the same protections of a corporation or an LLC. Because you are...
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Hello..I want to evict a tenant is not paying complete rent. What action should I take?
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Answered on September 17, 2013
The best thing you can do is hire a lawyer that works with landlords frequently.
You need to get a new 14-Day Notice to Quit served immediately,...
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If a lawyer breaches his own contingency agreement and fires his client can he sue the client. what kind of lawyer do I need?
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Answered on September 17, 2013
Contingency agreements must be in writing in Massachusetts, and must clearly spell out the contingency upon which payment is due. The fee must...
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Who wins in small claims court if no price is set for a service before it is done.
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Answered on September 17, 2013
The specific facts are important here.
Did you object to him servicing your road? Do you have proof? If you did not instruct him to stop plowing...
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Can I get spousal support?
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Answered on September 17, 2013
Absent other unusual circumstances or facts, you likely would not be awarded any long term alimony. You may, however, be entitled to short term or...
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Hello - Would my ex-husb. be granted an increase in child support for my 19 y.o. son? Court is 10/2
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Answered on September 17, 2013
I'm sorry you are going through all of this at once.
The best possible advice is for you to retain counsel to represent you. I think you could...
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Are we legally obligated to new renters who haven't paid their deposit in full and haven't completely signed the agreement?
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Answered on September 17, 2013
I have to concur with my colleagues. You owed no obligation to give them keys or give them possession of the apartment. Once you did, however,...
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In regards to MA estate taxes, if my mom's property is 1.5m and she passes away, is the property taxed on 1.5m or 500k?
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Answered on September 17, 2013
Once an estate goes over the $1M threshold here in Massachusetts - including all probate and non probate property - the entire amount is subject to...
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Which is the less taxes taken route? Selling my 1.2m apartment property or gifting it to my two kids?
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Answered on September 17, 2013
I agree with Attorney Golden that this is a perfect conversation to have with your estate planning attorney and your CPA. Only somebody who knows...
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