What are my rights to obtain money under my social security number?

Is this an "in trust for" account or a Uniform Transfer to Minor Act account? The answer can direct whether you get access to the funds or not....

Ex bought property year our divorce was final, he used funds that were to be shared after bills, he died

Under Massachusetts law, you have one year from the date of your ex's death to sue the estate, otherwise you're out of luck. Since assets can get...

I live in Ma & wish to divorce. I lived in FL. Now I have a new will to protect my eight children.

Take a deep breath. As Attorney Mason said, you need to look at your situation as clearly as you can. That requires doing everything you can to set...

I have been marries for 25 years. Can I inherit money without my husband being able to use it?

If you inherit money, the inheritance will be factored into the division of assets which can be negotiated as part of the divorce settlement or...

What is the best way to compel the father of a 4 year old girl to not shower with her? Does this constitute abuse?

Does your daughter know anything about this? Have you spoken with her? Is she willing to go to court and get an order for supervised visitation only?

In 2001 my parents gifted their home to myself and my siblings, reserving a life estate, and now want to sell.

If your father is in Massachusetts at least six months of the year, be aware that the Massachusetts Department of Revenue can be very aggressive in...

I want video/audio cameras both inside and outside of my home. What do I need to do to comply with the law federal/state?

Under Massachusetts law, you cannot record other people's speech without their consent. You can take video of them, though.

Given the way that Massachusetts works, there's no substitute for actually going to the court and pulling the file. Make copies of what you find...

What are the expectations of a court appointed attorney for a young child in foster care?

I'm assuming that this person is counsel for the child and not a guardian ad litem who happens to be a lawyer. The attorney is paid by the...

My wife is on SSDI and Medicare. She is also awaiting an Insurance Settlement from a previous car accident.

Medicare is not a need-based program, and the receipt of settlement funds does not affect eligibility; although Medicare may well have a lien...