House in an irrevocable trust. Options for distribution to beneficiaries once trust is "executed"

There is no way of answering this question without reading the document. There are both tax and MassHealth implications in making any such transfer...

I have a sister, who has a stroke that has left her with aphasia.Two of her daughters have guardianship and one has power

In Massachusetts, if an elder is already in a nursing home, the Elder Protective Services agency will not take the case. That leaves you with two...

Social Security/disability benefits for autism

Depending on your family income, your child will either qualify for MassHealth or CommonHealth, which offers disabled children the same coverage as...

I got divorced in 2003. Wife never appeared. Unbeknownst to me, Ex- wife also filed for div. So two identical div. cases filed

You've got a serious procedural mess on your hands. There's no way to answer your question in this setting, because the answer is going to require...

Can I sue my husband for telling me he does not love me anymore and hasn't for a while and wants a divorce

Unfortunately, if your husband wants out of the marriage, there is nothing you can do about it except protect your legal and financial interests...

Can I challenge a trust set up for my son by the state of NH to get my mother removed from a decision making position?

Find a New Hampshire probate litigator who is familiar with the procedures to remove trustees and demand accountings.

I'm renting our cape house during the summer: 4-6 weeks total, do I need to charge rental tax? If so, what is the tax rate?

I suggest you contact a local accountant. You should also talk with an attorney who does landlord-tenant and real estate work to be sure your...

I need to know the Probate cases my lawyer has won or lost vs. those my sisters lawyer has won or lost. How can I see this?

"Wins" and "losses" in probate matters are deceiving. As noted, most probates are uncontested matters. Further, many matters are only nominally...

My son is 27 ....he has learning and neurological issues Tourette for one........what type of lawyer would he need for services?

To which agency has he applied for services? DDS, DMH and Mass Rehab have different criteria for eligibility. Your son might want to call the...

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Is my husband entitled to keep the majority of our taxes?

You've got bigger problems in your marriage than the tax return -- you're married to an abusive spouse. I strongly suggest that you try to get your...