I heard a horrible story recently of an elder woman who complained to a Director of an Assisted Living. She apparently became

Because the laws concerning management of assisted living facilities are fairly weak and the enforcement agency is badly underfunded. The family...

No. The only way your pastor would ever be allowed to sit with you is if he (1) is an attorney who represents you and has filed an appearance (2)...

Can I get a new judge for my child custody case?

Unless the judge retires or moves to a different court, the chances of getting a new judge are pretty close to zero in the Probate Court. If you...

I am in the process of redemption of my property for property tax foreclosure so I can sell my house.

Sit down with an attorney who practices municipal law and review your situation. The attorney may need to get the records from the city attorney's...

Can a probate be done in MA if the property is in FL and there is no will?

It's not clear from your question where your mother lived at the time of death -- many people who live in Massachusetts have condos in Florida. If...

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Can the next of kin be sued for tossing a relatives remains out their window and than sending pictures of it out to family?

The next-of-kin can dispose of the remains any legal way she pleases (no matter how disrespectful) as long as the method of doing so is legal....

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Is it time for a new estate attorney?

Normally in Massachusetts the attorney represents the PR, not the estate. If you and your sister cannot get along, probably the best thing to...

Do I have recourse for an assault that happened 15 years ago?

You should have done something a long time ago. The Statute of Limitations for suing someone for an injury is 3 years in Massachusetts. You're not...

Does the lawyer have to practice n the county in which the case is to be held?

No. The only thing that counts is that they are members of the state bar in good standing. Given the way counties are laid out in Massachusetts,...

I was appointed personal rep.by the probate court for mothers estate which is a home.want to transfer the deed as stipulated.

Let an attorney handle this. The attorney will want to be sure that things are done properly so that there are no "clouds on the title" that would...