Questions answered by E. Alexandra Golden

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If one files a civil suit against another and their assets are real estate in a trust, how does one go after that?

E.'s answer | Answered on November 27, 2013

"A bit of a legal background" is a dangerous thing. Are you sure you're in the right court? What is the basis for thinking that this is a federal...

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What should I do about a $10,000 administration fee?

E.'s answer | Answered on November 27, 2013

If the lawyer refuses to provide you with an itemized bill, you can file a motion with the probate court to ask the court to determine what the...

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Subpoena dudes Tecum and contempt motion

E.'s answer | Answered on November 27, 2013

A subpoena duces tecum IS a discovery action which is served on third parties. You need to be careful that you observe the requirements for serving...

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I was fired wrongfully from a big corporation roughly 8 years ago. Can anything be done about this?

E.'s answer | Answered on November 26, 2013

Unfortunately, the statute of limitations for filing suit on your case passed several years ago. If you were to file suit, the company would only...

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I am starting a small psychotherapy private practice in Massachusetts: should I form a sole proprietorshop or an LLC?

E.'s answer | Answered on November 26, 2013

If you are opening up a practice, I STRONGLY recommend that you meet with small business attorney who specializes in working with medical...

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How should my parents protect their assets as they age?

E.'s answer | Answered on November 26, 2013

Much depends on what assets they have, their income stream, whether they have long-term care insurance, the MassHealth and tax consequences of a...

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Should I Charge MA State Sales Tax?

E.'s answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

Do you have an attorney and an accountant for your business? If not, you should. These kinds of questions -- and other tax questions you may not be...

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Real estate listing.

E.'s answer | Answered on November 24, 2013

It's an offer, not a binding contract. The buyer can say no and withdraw the offer. The price is only binding when both sides have agreed to terms.

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I am looking for a lawyer who is really not expense, maybe a new grad. I have call the mass bar assoc to no avail.

E.'s answer | Answered on November 23, 2013

A new lawyer is not necessarily a bargain. To some degree, you do get what you pay for. An experienced attorney who has "been there, done that" can...

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My landlady sent me a text on nov 21 telling me i have to get out by nov 30. can she do that? she has not even giving us a 14 da

E.'s answer | Answered on November 21, 2013

What she's done isn't legal. If she brings an eviction action, you may have a good claim against her under the law. Many landlord-tenant attorneys...

E. Alexandra Golden's Answers (3394)

If one files a civil suit against another and their assets are real estate in a trust, how does one go after that?

What should I do about a $10,000 administration fee?

Subpoena dudes Tecum and contempt motion

I was fired wrongfully from a big corporation roughly 8 years ago. Can anything be done about this?

I am starting a small psychotherapy private practice in Massachusetts: should I form a sole proprietorshop or an LLC?

How should my parents protect their assets as they age?

Should I Charge MA State Sales Tax?

Real estate listing.

I am looking for a lawyer who is really not expense, maybe a new grad. I have call the mass bar assoc to no avail.

My landlady sent me a text on nov 21 telling me i have to get out by nov 30. can she do that? she has not even giving us a 14 da