As PR of my dad's estate, can I decline to fund a testamentary trust established for a sibling?

There is a procedure to modify or terminate a trust, but the court must agree that the modification or termination is not inconsistent with a...

Is an estate account necessary to cash a $1300 check?

Generally, an estate account is required to be opened to cash a check made payable to a decedent or a decedent's estate. In my opinion, it is...

Generally speaking, if real estate is held in trust, then the trust provisions are presumed to govern. The trust and/or the transfer of the...

Under the most current rules of ethics for MA attorneys, documents like Wills must be either returned to the client or kept indefinitely if they...

Is there any help for free or low cost will preparation?

The Women's Bar Foundation has something called the "Elder Law Project". Here is a link to their website. They will match you with a volunteer...

Yes, you can do that and it will pass automatically to your son on your death IF done correctly. However, you should be aware that doing so could...

What do I need from the Probate Court to transfer an automobile title held in my name and the name of a person who is deceased?

I'm a little surprised that you need to probate at all because your name is on the title, but there must be a reason that I am not aware of. ...

How can i change my quitclaim deed?

I am so very sorry for your loss. I do agree with Attorney DiCarlo regarding the need to probate your son's estate. If he had a Will, then that...

What is difference between living will and will?

A living will is a statement (non-binding in Massachusetts) with respect to your wishes in the event you are terminally ill with no likelihood of...

As a tenant in common, your share will pass according to your Will. You are correct that if you do not have a Will that it will pass to your next...