Inheriting a house?

If you own the house as tenants in common. then either one of you may seek partition in the probate court. A petition for partition seeks the...

Probate attorney needed asap.

I echo Attorney Hemmingway's response. You should know however that the decedent's domicile at death determines where the probate will be filed....

What does an estate attorney bring to the table?

An estate Attorney should be able to represent you during the process of probating an estate. There may be estate taxes that have to be paid and...

What type of Power Of Attorney do I need?

Your mother needs to do a will. You should contact an estate planning attorney as soon a possible. The Attorney needs to visit your mother ,...

Is this acceptable?

Are there other children at home that are older than 10? If there is a responsible child who is caring for the 10 year old? If so then the ex's...

It is unclear if you have a QDRO that was approved by the plan administrator and is agreed to by the opposing side. If you do you need a joint...

What do I do in this case or am I jumping to conclusions?

You discuss your concerns with your Attorney. If there are liquid assets that your husband controls you Attorney can seek counsel fees from your...

When going to mediator in mass court do i have to be in same room as respondent

An experienced mediator usually has two conference rooms and is skilled at shuttle diplomacy. Make sure you question the mediator that you are...

Yes. Determine if there are any other probate assets. If total probate assets are less than $ 25,000 excluding the value of an automobile...

I'm a contingent beneficiary of a former living trust of my late nana that is now benefiting my aunt? Do I have rights in MA?

It is difficult to provide a specific answer without looking at the trust document but once the grantor dies the typical revocable trust then...