Questions answered by Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel

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Does this law firm do estate law?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 12, 2018

First you have to create the Trust. Then you prepare a deed transferring title to the property into the name of the Trustee of the Trust. Because...

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I am selling my home and have a mechanical lean on property and the company is now out of business there is no one to pay ?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 12, 2018

Your attorney should be able to handle this. It is possible that the lien was not perfected and/or has expired. You may bring a suit to dissolve...

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How can I file a judgement from NH small claims court. The defendant ( mason ) lives in Pepperell, Mass. I like to put a lien

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 12, 2018

As the others have said, you would first domesticate the judgment here in Massachusetts, and then attach or lien his real estate or wages, etc.

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Can an employer take away overtime pay if they made a mistake?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 12, 2018

Meet with an attorney and discuss the particular facts of your situation. You probably have a claim for any overtime you were wrongfully denied...

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What do I do my family home I have lived in for the past 20 yrs is in foreclosure? Mom died I need help I am 60 and was helping

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 04, 2018

I agree with the others - you need to speak to an attorney immediately.

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I’d like to purchase house of deceased parent, my brother is the executive of he estate, when could purchase the house?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 04, 2018

Thank you for your question and my condolences for your recent loss. The first question will be whether your mother owned the property in her sole...

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How to defend against an account stated?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 04, 2018

Your defenses will depend on the specifics of your case. Generally, you would defend by filing an answer containing all of your defenses and then...

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What portion of rent or "use of occupancy" do I pay once evicted?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 04, 2018

I agree more information is needed about how your tenancy was formed and whether you contracted with your landlord individually for your portion of...

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Can the court transfer the title of house under my name if my husband abandoned our mortgage?It's purchased during our marriage.

Christopher's answer | Answered on September 28, 2018

There are a number of moving parts here. The words "during our marriage" makes me think perhaps you are divorced, but that is not clear. I think...

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Can I use a will instead of a deed without my name on the deed, but in the will?

Christopher's answer | Answered on September 25, 2018

You should reach out to an attorney. It is not clear what you are trying to accomplish. If your father is alive and wishes to transfer ownership to...

Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel's Answers (3511)

Does this law firm do estate law?

I am selling my home and have a mechanical lean on property and the company is now out of business there is no one to pay ?

How can I file a judgement from NH small claims court. The defendant ( mason ) lives in Pepperell, Mass. I like to put a lien

Can an employer take away overtime pay if they made a mistake?

What do I do my family home I have lived in for the past 20 yrs is in foreclosure? Mom died I need help I am 60 and was helping

I’d like to purchase house of deceased parent, my brother is the executive of he estate, when could purchase the house?

How to defend against an account stated?

What portion of rent or "use of occupancy" do I pay once evicted?

Can the court transfer the title of house under my name if my husband abandoned our mortgage?It's purchased during our marriage.

Can I use a will instead of a deed without my name on the deed, but in the will?