Questions answered by Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel

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Is it illegal to not report to your insurance an accident that you were at fault for and caused major damage in Massachusetts?

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 30, 2012

Do you know who hit your car? You should report the accident to your own insurance company as soon as possible. You may have coverage under you...

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Hi, I am looking to have my boss write my bonus check to a bank to pay off my student loan. Can he use this as a tax deduction?

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 30, 2012

No, this sounds like you are attempting some sort of fraud. Even if you are not, what you are proposing is not proper. Generally, the money is...

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Can ownership of property be challenged by payment of property taxes by someone not holding sole title?

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 30, 2012

Thank you for your question. You have presented a very common problem of co-ownership. When several different people come to own property...

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Can my landlord make me pay his attorney fees if I was never really brought to court?

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 30, 2012

I think they may be trying to take advantage of you, but I am not entirely clear on the facts. If you were being evicted for non-payment of...

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Help with rental

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 30, 2012

Your friend should retain counsel. While eviction can probably not be stopped, it can most likely be delayed with the assistance of tenant's...

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My brother and I own a two family house. He lives in one of the apartments. His apartment is unhealthy to the whole house.

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 29, 2012

If you and your brother are of the same mind, you should evict the tenants. If you and your brother are no longer getting along as co-owners, it...

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I want to change the executor of my will. Can I type up the change, sign the document and have it notarized. Is that legal.

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 29, 2012

Thank you for your question. You should not attempt to alter the document yourself. One stroke of a pen, and you could accidentally change more...

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What are my options under the Massachusetts Uniform Summary Process in an eviction?

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 28, 2012

You can file a motion to dismiss the eviction, or you can file or make an oral motion to continue the trial to give you additional time to review...

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Does a Landlord have to let the Tenant know he has a lawyer in an eviction case?

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 28, 2012

I agree with the others that you have no right to counsel in a tenant-landlord matter. Oftentimes people retain counsel at the last minute because...

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Forms to file to garnish wages in massachusetts

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 28, 2012

I agree that you will really need an attorney for this. You need to file a suit on your judgment and request permission to garnish wages. There...

Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel's Answers (3515)

Is it illegal to not report to your insurance an accident that you were at fault for and caused major damage in Massachusetts?

Hi, I am looking to have my boss write my bonus check to a bank to pay off my student loan. Can he use this as a tax deduction?

Can ownership of property be challenged by payment of property taxes by someone not holding sole title?

Can my landlord make me pay his attorney fees if I was never really brought to court?

Help with rental

My brother and I own a two family house. He lives in one of the apartments. His apartment is unhealthy to the whole house.

I want to change the executor of my will. Can I type up the change, sign the document and have it notarized. Is that legal.

What are my options under the Massachusetts Uniform Summary Process in an eviction?

Does a Landlord have to let the Tenant know he has a lawyer in an eviction case?

Forms to file to garnish wages in massachusetts