Questions answered by Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel

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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...

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What can we charge as a management fee?

Christopher's answer | Answered on September 25, 2018

You should look first to your condo docs to see what may be authorized. I'm not sure this is a good idea in the long run.

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Would I be correct in thinking that ownership began at the time of death.

Christopher's answer | Answered on September 25, 2018

If you are interested in clearing title to your real estate, you are going to need to bring informal or formal probate. I recommend formal where...

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Do I get restitution from OUI accident?

Christopher's answer | Answered on September 21, 2018

I recommend that you continue to treat for your injuries, take care of yourself, and retain a personal injury attorney as soon as you can. Assuming...

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How Can I evict my sister from my home ?

Christopher's answer | Answered on September 20, 2018

You will need to follow the steps for bringing an eviction in Massachusetts, including terminating the tenancy, filing an eviction action, and then...

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I would like to adopt my baby. The father is willing to give up his rights..

Christopher's answer | Answered on September 20, 2018

Thank you for your question. If the biological father is willing to relinquish his rights and surrender the child for adoption, the law provides...

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We are not sure what has to be done in order to claim/cash the policy

Christopher's answer | Answered on September 20, 2018

Thank you for your question and I'm sorry for your loss. If there are no beneficiaries listed, then the proceeds should and will be paid over to...

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Can I get my lawyer disbarred?

Christopher's answer | Answered on September 20, 2018

If you still have time to file, then it is your obligation to file. You cannot miss a deadline that you clearly know about and then sue your lawyer.

Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel's Answers (3514)

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?

What can we charge as a management fee?

Would I be correct in thinking that ownership began at the time of death.

Do I get restitution from OUI accident?

How Can I evict my sister from my home ?

I would like to adopt my baby. The father is willing to give up his rights..

We are not sure what has to be done in order to claim/cash the policy

Can I get my lawyer disbarred?