Biological father has agreed to let child change last name to step fathers. Can this be done without an attorney?

You would do this by going to your local probate and family court and filing a petition for name change. You can do this without an attorney, but...

Who is responsible for uninsured real estate in an estate if an executrix hasn't been appointed yet and a fire occurs?

I'm sorry you lost your friend. You should retain counsel (attorney's fees are an expense of the estate, not your personal obligation) and seek...

Motion to vacate settlement agreement

I will add my agreement to the notion of bad faith, and perhaps even fraud in the inducement. Speak to an attorney.

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Family deceased had homestead on home with attachment to deed. I surviving son have any claim to property?

Much more information is needed, but, depending on whether there is some sentimental value in the home, or value to you in owning it, you need to...

These assets will be presumptively part of the "marital estate" and will be subject to division. Last time I checked, Massachusetts is an...

Will it hurt me to make small payments to a collection attorney who is taking me to court?

December 2013 is so far away. I'm surprised a hearing was scheduled that far out. My advice would be to start putting away payments between now and...

I live in Massachusetts, but I want to file a lawsuit against someone in Florida. Can I initiate suit with a Ma. lawyer?

In order to determine which court has jurisdiction over the case and over the parties, you will need to speak with an attorney, and you may want to...

My uncle passed without a will and a wife in nursing home. He has a small mortgage will his house go into probate?

Thank you for your question. Someone should probate his estate, probably his wife. A power of attorney is NOT valid after a person's death.

Can I change my sister's estate lawyer?

The rules have certainly changed, and things are moving a bit slower in the probate court as a result, but this sounds like an unusually long time....

Do I need a lawyer or should I just let it default?

I agree with attorney Golden that this is not how you want to start your legal career. Get your legal career off to a good start by telling the...