Thank you for your question and please accept my condolences. Yes, Massachusetts permits and actually requires that you file your letters here in...

Thank you for your question. If you own a property together with another owner on the second floor, you will need to convince him or her to...

This is against the law. Don't do it. If you can calculate *actual* usage between the two units, you could be made down the road to reimburse...

How do I raise the rent for my tenant?

The first thing you need to do is look to your lease agreement, if you have one. If you have a lease agreement for a term, you will have to wait...

Do you have a lawyer representing you? If so, as your lawyer. Generally speaking, banks don't want to see a closing cost credit in a specific...

How can I sell my jointly owned home quickly when one owner died and son is heir but not power of attorney?

Thank you for your question. You should speak with a real estate attorney as soon as possible. You first need to determine who owns the real...

If you have a yearly lease can your landlord rise your rent twice in six months

The short answer is no, unless your sister's lease allows for rent increases. The other possibility is that your sister thinks she has a lease for...

Will my sister and I be responsible for unpaid real estate taxes on a property that was covered under my mothers life estate?

Thank you for your question. You and your sister are now responsible for any real estate taxes owed.

How would my sons father write a letter terminating all parental rights

Thank you for your question. If you don't already have legal counsel, I recommend it. That is great news that the biological father has agreed...

How long does an evicted tenant have to take all their belongings out of the apartment until it belongs to the landlord?

You have to be very careful here. Are you sure the tenant is out? If you are sure the tenant is out, then you can probably consider the personal...