My son has a bank account his social security number on it,dies. My name on the account is his widow entitled to this money

Check with the manager at the bank about how the account was titled. Under Massachusetts law, a jointly held account is presumed to be a gift made...

Will be getting some beach lots in Plymouth ma given to me from my father and feel they should be put in a trust but what type?

Trusts serve all sorts of purposes, such as estate tax minimization, asset protection, avoiding probate, special needs planning and so on. There's...

I have been told that Medicare has the right bill an Estate dollar for dollar for all benefits paid out.

My friend Mr. Hammerlund is incorrect. Medicare does not seek reimbursement, but MEDICAID (MassHealth) does. Under state and federal law,...

Although what happened may be illegal, the criminal justice system will not be interested in the case, since the problem can be addressed in the...

On the sale of Estate Property (Home) in Mass. ,what portion of the money is available to the family at closing?

The short answer is: it depends. The personal representative must hang on to sufficient funds to satisfy the tax authorities and creditor's claims....

Can a condominium association file a summary judgement against a owner or do we have to file a civil action first?

You don't just file a summary judgment. You must file a law suit and give the other side the opportunity to answer and conduct discovery. Summary...

Area of law if an estate is being contested ?

If there is an actual contest going, you really need a probate litigator. This is an attorney who specializes in lawsuits involving trusts and...

DCF will be filing a case in Juvenile Court. The court will assign an attorney to you; however, you may hire your own lawyer if you wish. Your...

Quit claim deed that is 14.5 yrs old and MA Health lien

More information is needed. Who was the property quit-claimed to? When was the MassHealth application filed? When was it allowed? Did MassHealth...

The police are not doing anything to arrest my ex what do I do?

You don't say what crime your ex has been accused of -- is there a crime at all? Is there a warrant out for his arrest? I suggest you consult...