As an heir you are not entitled to automatic payouts when an asset is sold. An estate has a lot of expenses and the personal representative is...

A holographic will (handwritten) is valid in Massachusetts provided that it was was signed by two disinterested witnesses. Unfortunately without...

Can I claim my grandmother's house, she has promised it to me.. Now my mother is selling it to pay for a nursing home??

No, you don't have a legal claim on the house. A promise is only a promise. If you made upgrades to the house, then you can be reimbursed for...

Establishing a trust is the way to go if you don't want your godchild getting the money at 18 - 21. Also, you may want to retain control over the...

How do i add myself and husband to my moms deed with durable power of attorney?

Whether you can add yourself to the deed depends on if the language in the durable power of attorney specifically authorizes you to make gifts to...

My parents and I have lost our copies of our irrevocable trust, and they don't remember who the lawyer was .

First, you can look at the bottom of the deed, which can be found at the registry. There may be a return to address on the deed. Also, attorneys...

An attorney cannot represent two conflicting interests. A separate attorney should be retained.

My gpa died and his estate has been distributed to his children, yet I did not receive my deceased dads share, what do i do?

No, you are not automatically entitled to the money based on what you have written. The phrase you provided says that there is a share that should...

Whether your aunt inherits under your grandmother's will depends on how the will was drafted. Yes, she may have listed her children in her will. ...

What rights does a life estate beneficiary have in MASSACHUSETTS

A life estate is reserved on the deed for real estate. A life tenant has the right to use and occupy the property, but also has the obligation to...