No. The remaindermen would need to transfer the house back to you as the life tenant, before you sell the property, in order for you to be able to...

Cost in creating a will (simple)?

If all you need is a simple Will, my office does this for a reasonable flat fee - however we rarely draft just a Will for someone. Usually there...

Pre-MUPC will - doesnt discuss supervised vs. unsupervised.

Supervised probation is only necessary, or appropriate, where either the Testator specifically requested it in his Will, or someone files a...

Who gets preference when collecting debts from an insolvent estate?

Generally speaking, the claim by MassHealth (Div. of Medical Assistance) must be paid before yours. There is, however, some room for the Probate...

An aquaintance just lost his dad who was killed in an accident. His dad was 65 years old , a disabled veteran, on SSI and SSDI.

The answer is generally yes, he has rights. This is not the appropriate forum to discuss, as it should be done confidentially with a lawyer given...

Massachusetts Lead Law Notification and Work In Progress

Call your local Board of Health. The Board of Health will a) monitor the situation if asked to do so, b) notify the tenants of their rights, and...

I live in my secondary residence. I am renting my primary residence. If I file a bankrutcy, what happens to my residences?

Contact a bankruptcy attorney to be certain; but in the meantime have a lawyer draft and record a declaration of homestead for you so that your...

IS it difficult to have the courts enforce a "no contest" clause in a will.

The appellate courts continue to kick that can down the road and they have never firmly stated as to whether such clauses are enforceable; however...

CAN A PROBATE COURT DECISION MADE FOR "UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION" OF OUR MOTHER'S ESTATE BE APPEALED OR OVERTURNED BY HEIRS?

This is odd, because any beneficiary may, as a matter of right, demand supervised probate. So, I feel as though there are some facts here that you...

Quitclaim deed needed by ex spouse as part of closing, Should I?

This is a common issue, but each situation is unique. You should have an attorney review the entire transaction and have an agreement drawn up. ...